Licensed Vocational Nurse, Primary Care Float Pool

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Under general supervision and within in the scope of their certification or licensure, assists providers by performing greeting and identifying patients, escorting patient to exam room, identifying purpose of visit, preparing patient for office visit such as weighing patient, taking vital signs, performing minor medical procedures and other tasks associated with patient care. The LVN delivers care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and the PAMF Nursing guidelines.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT-REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

IV Certification within I.V. certification to initiate, maintain and discontinue the I.V. line. Upon Hire

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support within preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED

Related medical experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Bilingual, Spanish speaking

Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patients, and patient families; requires tact.

Basic high school math aptitude.

Basic Windows skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement, and computer data entry skills to enter patient information.

Organizational skills.

Ability to lift and position patients.

Visual capabilities to observe patients.

Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy.

Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.

Requires moderate mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.

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

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $38.93 to $52.26 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.