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Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified) - Urgent Care

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CATemporary / Full-time$39.17–54.83/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$39.17–54.83/hr
Location
Sacramento, CA
Schedule
Temporary / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, following the legal scope of practice and established standards. The role implements patient care plans, supports patient cooperation, and helps maintain department functionality through supply distribution and equipment maintenance, testing, and setup. This is a 26-week limited-term position with a full-time schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Nursing SkillsMedical ProceduresMedical EquipmentData InterpretationHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyMedical TerminologyWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizationPrioritizationMicrosoft Office SuiteIndependent WorkTeamworkProblem SolvingCollaboration

Qualifications

Vocational Nursing GraduateBLS Healthcare ProviderLVN IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification2 Years Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

** This is a Limited Term position - 26 weeks **

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. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

  • Other: Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

  • LVN with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification on license

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years recent relevant experience

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 collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $39.17 to $54.83 / 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 9,945 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$39.17–54.83/hr
  • California median$32–40/hr363 hourly ranges
  • US median$28–35/hr5,339 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $47/hr, is 28% above the California median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the top quarter of Licensed Practical Nurse hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 531 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in California and 9,945 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — more than three in four Licensed Practical Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 2,604 postings).
Education
21 of the 9,945 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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