Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lvn), Home Health

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Job Shift:

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.

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EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Blood Draw Certification
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance
• DL-California Drivers Class C

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

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

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
• 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).
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology are required.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Pay - 34.62 - 44.95

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.

Days

Position Overview:

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Once a Month

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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