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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring a LVN, Home Health. The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic nursing care and instructs patients and caregivers in self‑care under the direction of a registered nurse, covering the I‑80 corridor area for Sutter Care at Home. The role includes patient education, documentation, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Key focus areas include Assist in nursing process by instructing patients and caregivers in self‑care, Provide basic nursing care as needed, and Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Important skills include Recognize Needs Of Diverse Groups, Maintain Harmonious Working Relationships, Handle Sensitive Issues And Conflict, Plan Organize And Prioritize Work, Critical Thinking And Problem Solving, and Self Directed Learning. Preferred (not required): Effective Written And Verbal Communication, Instruction Of Adaptive Equipment, and Hazardous Drug Handling Per NIOSH USP 800.
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Full job description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview:
Primary coverage area: Albany, Kensington, Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules - i call it the I80 Corridor from Albany to the Carquinez bridge
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
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Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. or equivalent education/experience CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
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LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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DL-Valid Drivers License
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AUTO-Automobile Insurance
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Blood draw certificate within 30 days PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
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1 Minimum 1 year of professional experience required.
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Home health or community health experience preferred.
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5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology are required.
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Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
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Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
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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).
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Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment.
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Must possess a current California drivers license and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
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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.
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Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
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Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
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Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
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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.
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