Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified),

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

About The Position

This is a 26-week limited-term position providing nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. The nurse uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to support patient and family cooperation, and applies sound judgment and clinical skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care in a timely manner. The role also supports department operations by distributing supplies and maintaining, testing, and setting up equipment as needed. It requires adherence to applicable regulations and procedures that protect privacy and safety. The nurse may perform specific procedures and orient other staff. The position is based across Auburn, Folsom, Rocklin, and Roseville locations, with travel between them as needed. It is a full-time, non-exempt, fixed-term role with 36 weekly hours. The schedule is evenings, 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with variable days; weekend work may be required on Saturday and Sunday. Pay is $39.17 to $54.83 per hour, with eligible positions including a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing.
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, 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other 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 local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff as needed.
Travel as needed between Auburn, Folsom, Rocklin, and Roseville locations.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines, when applicable.