About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
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
This is a full-time, benefited, LIMITED TERM opportunity
SHIFT HOURS
Anticipated shift hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
EDUCATION
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN
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
Day/Evening
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
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $40.91 to $54.91 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.