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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 53 posted nursing roles in Rancho Mirage, California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 33% below the Rancho Mirage, California median for nursing roles.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs basic nursing skills, ensures accurate patient documentation, and assists physicians and Registered Nurses with diagnostic testing and patient care. They are responsible for maintaining quality standards, managing patient requests, and coordinating supply needs within the Urgent Care department.
Sign On Bonus Eligible Default Work Shift
Day (United
States of
America)
Hours: 36
Salary Range
$29.14 - $44.26 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage) Job Objective: Performs basic nursing skills; ensures accurate documentation of patient care activity, responds timely to patient requests, maintains a quality standard of care and anticipates daily workload.
Job Description
Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocation Nurse Program if hired after March 1, 2025; if assigned to CC7700 Wound Care Clinic (Warke) must complete Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT) training course completion within one (1) year of hire
Licensure/Certification
Required: California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA);
Additional certifications required as outlined:
Intravenous
Therapy and
Blood
Withdrawal
Certification:
Upon hire: 7010
Emergency
Room
Within 90 days: 6401
Perinatology 7013
OB-ED (Obstetrics
Emergency
Dept)
Within 6 months: 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon) 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage) 8040 Urgent Care (Argyros) 8043 Urgent Care (Sunrise) 8045 Urgent Care (Rancho Mirage) 8732 Clinic Division Float Pool Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from
AHA and
American
Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP)
Within 90 days: 6401 Perinatology 7013 OB-ED (Obstetrics Emergency Dept)
Experience
Preferred: Healthcare experience; experience communicating and translating medical terminology using bilingual Spanish/English skills in a hospital, clinic or medical practice setting
Reports To:
Manager,
Director or
Chief
Administrative
Officer
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program and hold a valid California LVN license. Additional requirements include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to obtain specific clinical certifications within designated timeframes.
professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
Patient Assessment
Patient Care
Microsoft Office Suite
Wound Care
Critical Thinking
Diagnostic Testing
Basic Life Support
Discharge Planning
Intravenous Therapy
Nursing
Neonatal Resuscitation
Blood Withdrawal
Hyperbaric Medicine
Benefits
Sign On Bonus Eligible
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$29 - $44/hr
Location
Rancho Mirage, California
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
Supervises:
N/A
Ages of
Patients (as assigned): Neonate/Infant,
Pediatric,
Adolescent,
Adult,
Geriatric
Blood
Borne
Pathogens:
High
Potential
Skills,
Knowledge,
Abilities: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions, Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner, Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner, Ability to organize information or data to facilitate easy retrieval and use, Ability to use general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications, Critical thinking skills, Knowledge of diseases, diagnostic tests, treatments, medical supplies and equipment, Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting, Written and verbal communication skills Essential Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations. 2. Performs within the scope of practice for the professional license held. 3. Assists Registered Nurses (RN) and physicians by ensuring that appropriate data collection and preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay. 4. Ensures accurate documentation of all patient care activity; communicates data on patient assessment to RN, if applicable. 5. Completes patient assignment within assigned shift as directed by RN; evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and patients progress toward expected outcomes every shift, if applicable. 6. Maintains lab and other diagnostic test results and reports to RN in a timely manner, if applicable. 7. Orders and communicates supply needs to supervisor to ensure work areas are appropriately and maintained. 8. Answers telephone in a polite efficient manner; takes clear and accurate messages, transfers calls. 9. Provides timely and appropriate discharge instructions to patients. 10. Contributes to cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies. 11. Maximizes free time between patients and other duties to assist with cleaning and organizing workstation, cleaning rooms, and filing; assists other nurses with care, if applicable. 12. Performs patient callbacks with information about test results or for quality customer service. 13. Coordinates breaks and lunch periods with team members so as not to compromise patient flow. 14. Maintains and practices professional boundaries with all patient interactions. 15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Market context
California LVN roles remain in steady demand
California LVN openings are commonly tied to long-term care, where staffing needs stay consistent and employers often look for candidates with hands-on patient support experience. This role is competitive because it asks for a current California CNA certificate, AHA BLS, and long-term care experience, which can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and long-term care background before applying.
