LVN, Home Health

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

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
• DL-Valid Drivers License
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance
• Blood draw certificate within 30 days

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 compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.