Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California
Assists providers by greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for office visits. Performs minor medical procedures and delivers care within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act.
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; require tact. Basic high school math aptitude. Basic Windows skills 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 Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing with LVN and BLS certifications. Preferred qualifications include related medical experience and bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
