Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Sutter Coast Community Clinic

Sutter Health•Crescent City, CA

16d•$37 - $52

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 gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Applies sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on 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 full-time, regular, non-exempt position with an 8-hour day shift and 40 weekly hours. Days of the week are variable, and weekend work is required occasionally. The role is based at Sutter Coast Community Clinic. The posted pay range is $37.28 to $52.18 per hour. A sign-on bonus opportunity of up to $15,000 is noted. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Sutter Coast Hospital is a 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving approximately 43,000 people in Crescent City, California, Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, and surrounding areas. Its services include emergency, intensive and critical care, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing; this may be evidenced by an LVN/LPN license.
For California-based jobs, hold a California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license; for Oregon-based jobs, hold 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 written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form 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 prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific 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 accomplishing 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.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, consistent with scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply clinical judgment and skills to implement patient plans of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
When applicable, manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.