LVN, Pediatrics, Limited Term

Sutter Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time, limited-term role. You will assist providers by greeting patients, preparing them for visits, taking vitals, and supporting minor procedures under California Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

Shift is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with day/evening coverage, Monday through Friday and rotating weekends. This non-exempt position offers benefits and the chance to grow within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LVN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and identify visit purpose.
• Escort patient to exam room and prepare for visit.
• Take vitals and assist with minor procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy and safety.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Medical terminology

Patient handling

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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.