Rural Health Primary - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, California, United States

Rural Health Primary
- Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary

• Occupation:
  Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Specialty:
  Primary Clinic (Family Practice / Internal Medicine / Pediatrics)
• Salary: $26.66-$42.60
• Working Hours:
  
  40 hours/week
• Shifts:
  
  Day
• On-Call:
  No
• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Current LVN license; IV certification
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Work Environment:
  Hospital Clinic
• Location:
  
  93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship:
  No

Job Description

We're looking for caring and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment and are experienced in ambulatory care settings.

In this role, you'll provide both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist providers during examinations and procedures, and help ensure smooth daily clinic operations. You'll support patient flow, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a positive, team-based environment focused on compassionate, patient-centered service.

We value collaboration, strong clinical knowledge, clear communication, and professionalism—and we're excited to welcome teammates who bring these strengths to our clinic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
• Administer medications, injections, and monitor patient responses
• Perform EKGs, wound care, and other clinical procedures within scope
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during exams and minor procedures
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, follow-up appointments, and discharge instructions
• Manage phone triage and patient communications
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EMR/EHR systems
• Maintain infection control and safety standards
• Execute and support individualized care plans with professionalism and empathy

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our Primary Clinic team to deliver effective, patient-focused services in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll partner with providers, medical assistants, and front office staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license to practice in California
• IV certification
• Minimum 2+ years of clinic/outpatient experience required
• Strong knowledge of clinical procedures and patient flow in ambulatory settings
• Proficiency in EMR systems
• Current BLS certification required and maintained
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Preferred:

• Experience in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403B with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending
  - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees.

Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities - allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025,…