Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent Care

Sutter Health•Davis, CA

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 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 local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a limited-term position lasting 26 weeks.

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.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, 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 procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet 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 managing 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 and within the legal scope of practice and established standards.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Implement patients’ plans of care in a timely manner based on their diagnoses, using sound judgment and clinical skills.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.