LVN, Home Health

Sutter Health•Concord, CA

14h•Remote

About The Position

Under the general direction of a qualified registered nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in the nursing process by instructing patients and care givers in self care and providing basic nursing care as needed. The primary coverage area includes Albany, Kensington, Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Hercules, along the I80 Corridor from Albany to the Carquinez bridge.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing or equivalent education/experience.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid Drivers License.
Automobile Insurance.
Minimum 1 year of professional experience required.
Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.
Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology.
Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment.
Must possess a current California drivers license and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Nice To Haves

Home health or community health experience preferred.
Blood draw certificate within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Assists in the nursing process by instructing patients and care givers in self care.
Provides basic nursing care as needed.
Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
Must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate, at orientation and annually thereafter.