Licensed Vocational Nurse II Fertility Coordinator

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, consistent with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Applies sound judgment and clinical skills to implement the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Supports department operations by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a 40-hour workweek. The schedule is on day shifts, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Saturday weekend requirements. The pay range is $46.56 to $65.18 per hour; actual starting pay may depend on experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing; this may be evidenced by an LVN/LPN license and must be provided before the start date.
California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license for California-based jobs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, and medical equipment.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN or physician, within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Apply clinical judgment and skills to implement patient care plans in a timely manner.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.