Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Sutter Coast Harbor Clinic

Sutter Health•Brookings, SD

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About The Position

Provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, within 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. The role is with Sutter Coast Hospital, a 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving Crescent City, California, Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, and surrounding areas. The hospital provides emergency, intensive and critical care, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services. This is a regular, full-time day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts and occasional weekend requirements. The position is non-exempt, has 40 weekly hours, and is not union-represented. Pay is listed at $37.28–$52.18 per hour; the role also offers benefits and a sign-on bonus opportunity of up to $15,000.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing; this may be evidenced by an LVN/LPN license.
California-based jobs require a California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license; Oregon-based jobs require a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician and within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Use sound judgment and clinical skills to implement the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed to support department functionality.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when applicable, following NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.