• Job Description

  Req#: R-105418

  We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

  Organization:

  SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

  Position Overview:

  Under the general direction of a qualified registered nurse , the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in the nursing process by instructing patients and care givers in self care and providing basic nursing care as needed.

  Job Description:

  EDUCATION

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Other: Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or equivalent.

  
  CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I within 30 days
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance
  • DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B

  
  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • 1 year of professional experience.
  • Home health or community health experience preferred.
  • 5 years direct patient care experience.

  
  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology are required.
  • Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
  • Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment.
  • Must possess a current California drivers license and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
  • Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
  • Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
  • Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
  • Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
  • At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

  Job Shift:

  Days

  Schedule:

  Full Time

  Shift Hours:

  8

  Days of the Week:

  Monday - Friday, Variable

  Weekend Requirements:

  Rotating Weekends

  Benefits:

  Yes

  Unions:

  Yes

  Position Status:

  Non-Exempt

  Weekly Hours:

  40

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

  Pay Range is $34.90 to $46.87 / hour

  The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

• About the company

  Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health delivery system headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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