Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD
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:
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 preferred but not required
- 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:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Pay Range is $40.91 to $54.91 / 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.
