Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent Care

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation • Folsom, CA

85d • $39 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification.
• Vocational Nurse Intravenous Therapy Blood Withdrawal Provider (LVNIVBWP) certification.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and medical procedures.
• Ability to interpret various data and instructions.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician.
• Integrate education and technical competence in patient interactions.
• Implement the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to regulations and policies to ensure patient safety.
• Perform specific procedures and orient other staff as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree