LVN II, Home Health
Sutter Health · Concord, CA
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About the Job
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Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
Position Overview
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.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. or equivalent
education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
Blood draw certificate within 30 days
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
1 Minimum 1 year of professional experience required.
Home health or community health experience preferred.
5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology are required.
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.
Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
Yes
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Pay Range is $35.95 to $48.28 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.