Licensed Vocational Nurse II (IV Certified), Family Medicine

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

20d•$49 - $68

About The Position

Provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to implement the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Supports department functionality by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines and applicable NIOSH guidance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, and medical equipment.
Ability to interpret information 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.
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures.
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 interruption-prone environment.
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, within the legal scope of practice and established standards and procedures.
Use clinical and patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
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.
Follow applicable regulations and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and orient other staff to the department.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable to the work.