LVN, Pediatrics, Limited Term

Sutter Health • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision and within the scope of their certification or licensure, the LVN assists providers with patient care. Tasks include greeting and identifying patients, escorting them to exam rooms, identifying the purpose of visits, preparing patients for office visits, weighing patients, taking vital signs, performing minor medical procedures, and completing other patient-care tasks. The LVN delivers care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and PAMF Nursing guidelines.

This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term position with an anticipated shift of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. The position is non-exempt and union-represented. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH guidance and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patients, and patient families; tact is required.
• Basic high school math aptitude.
• Basic Windows skills, including keyboarding, mouse use, and computer data entry.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and position patients.
• Visual capabilities to observe patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with others.
• Ability to handle varying procedures and interruptions with moderate mental application and concentration.

Nice To Haves

• Related medical experience.
• Spanish bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and identify patients.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and identify the purpose of their visits.
• Prepare patients for office visits, including weighing them and taking vital signs.
• Perform minor medical procedures and other tasks associated with patient care.
• Deliver care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and PAMF Nursing guidelines.
• Handle hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with NIOSH guidance and USP 800 guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed