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LVN, Pediatrics, Limited Term

Sutter Health

  • Fremont, California
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFremont, California
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1921
    Websitehttps://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

    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.

    Benefits

    Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

    About Company

    Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

    We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

    Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

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