LVN, Home Health at Sutter Health

Emeryville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

48.28

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Pharmacology, Communication, Patient Care, Self-Care Instruction, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Adaptive Equipment Instruction, Professional Development, Licensure Maintenance, BLS Certification, Phlebotomy, Drivers License, Automobile Insurance

Industry

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Primary coverage area will be northern Alameda County. 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 Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. or equivalent education/experience CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I within 30 Days of hire DL-Valid Drivers License Class C AUTO-Automobile Insurance 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, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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 $35.95 to $48.28 / 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.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in the nursing process by instructing patients and caregivers in self-care and providing basic nursing care as needed. The primary coverage area will be northern Alameda County.