Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine

Sutter Health•Scotts Valley, CA

7d•$47 - $65

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 gain the confidence and cooperation of 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 applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing, which may be evidenced by an LVN/LPN license, before the start date.
California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure for California-based jobs, provided before the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information 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 prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating 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 handling 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician and within the legal scope of practice.
Implement the patient's diagnosis-based plan of care in a timely manner using sound judgment and clinical skills.
Communicate and interact with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers to gain their confidence and cooperation.
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.