Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Sutter Coast Harbor Clinic

Sutter Health•Brookings, SD

15d•$37 - $52•Onsite

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 applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. The role is based at Sutter Coast Hospital, a 49-bed not-for-profit hospital serving Crescent City, California, Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, and surrounding communities. The position is a regular, full-time day-shift role with an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday, and occasional weekend requirements. The pay range is $37.28 to $52.18 per hour. An eligible benefits package is included, and the posting identifies 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 an LVN license; Oregon-based jobs require an 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 provided 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet deadlines.
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 a registered nurse or physician and within the legal scope of practice.
Use clinical judgment and skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Communicate and interact with patients, families or support groups, and other healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.