LVN, Home Health

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

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Other : Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. or equivalent education / experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN :

• 1 Minimum 1 year of professional experience required.
• Home health or community health experience preferred.
• 5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.

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

Days

Schedule : Full Time

Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week :

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements :

Rotating Weekends

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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.