What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN, Home Health position at Sutter Health?
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - BayPosition 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.Job Description:
Education
Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or equivalent.
Licensures and Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Current California Blood Withdrawal certification, or to be obtained within 30 days of hire date
Basic Life Support Certification - BLS
Automobile Insurance - INSURANCE
Driver License, Valid and in State - DL NUMBER
Experience
Minimum 1 year of professional experience required. Direct patient care experience within the past five years required. Home health or community health experience preferred. 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 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.
Pay Range: 34.62-44.95
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.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
YesUnions:
YesPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days