Licensed Vocational Nurse II, General Surgery
Mountain View, California, United States of America
- Eligibility
- LPN/LVNVocational Nursing
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- LPN/LVN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Provides nursing care, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.
**Based primarily at the Mountain View location. Occasional coverage in San Jose may be required. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.**
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Education
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- Other: Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing (may be evidenced by LVN/LPN license) provided prior to start date
**certification &
Licensure
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- LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse for California-based jobs provided prior to start date
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
**skills and knowledge:**
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Sourced from Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s careers page.
Requirements
- LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse for California-based jobs
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
Place
- City
- Mountain View, California, United States of America
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would join a Sutter Health affiliate that lists a nurse residency and a Transition in Practice path into ED, OR, critical care, or labor and delivery, while each affiliate sets its own policies. You would be practicing alongside physician…
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