Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent Care

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides 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 role applies nursing education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The nurse uses sound judgment and clinical skills to implement the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner. The position supports department operations by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. It follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The nurse may perform 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.
LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, and medical 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 meet objectives and 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 while 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 an RN or physician and within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care.
Use clinical skills and judgment to implement the patient’s plan of care in a timely manner.
Build patient and family/support-group confidence and cooperation through patient interaction and education.
Support department functionality by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.