Location & Practice Overview

This Licensed Vocational Nurse role is based in Sacramento within Sutter Medical Foundation – Central, supporting an outpatient urgent care service line that delivers same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions as part of the broader Sutter Health ambulatory network in the Sacramento region.

Practice Setting Outpatient urgent care clinic
Organization Unit Sutter Medical Foundation – Central
Care Model In-person, same-day ambulatory care
Geographic Context Sacramento, California metro area
Facility Type Medical foundation clinic environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician within the legal scope of LVN practice and established standards.
  • Implement the patient’s plan of care based on the working diagnosis in a timely manner, applying clinical judgment and developed skills.
  • Interact with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to gain cooperation and support while explaining care clearly.
  • Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup to keep the department functional.
  • Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures that protect privacy and safety.
  • Perform designated procedures and may orient other staff members to departmental workflows as needed.

Daily work centers on delivering competent LVN-level care while supporting clinic operations and maintaining a safe, organized environment for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active California LVN credentials with intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal authorization and meet the experience threshold for this urgent care placement.

Education
Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing
Licensure & Certification
California LVN license with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification (or LVNIVBWP); current BLS Healthcare Provider
Experience
2 years of recent relevant nursing experience
Clinical Knowledge
Basic nursing skills, medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Additional Skills
Clear written and verbal communication with diverse audiences; time management; Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured as an hourly non-exempt rate. Total compensation considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Hourly rate: $39.17–$54.83
  • Comprehensive benefits package available for eligible positions
  • Non-exempt status with regular employee classification

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time regular
Shift Length 12-hour day shifts
Weekly Hours 36 hours
Days of the Week Variable
Weekend Coverage As needed

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports patients seeking same-day evaluation and treatment for non-emergent illnesses and injuries in an ambulatory urgent care environment.

Care Setting Outpatient urgent care clinic
Patient Type Individuals with non-life-threatening acute conditions
Acuity Level Low-to-moderate acuity, same-day needs
Encounter Style Walk-in and scheduled same-day visits

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on supporting urgent care services for acute, non-emergent conditions through LVN-level nursing interventions, IV-capable procedures, and coordinated patient management under RN or physician direction.

Primary Focus Same-day urgent care nursing support
Key Capability Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal
Service Context Ambulatory evaluation and treatment of acute minor illnesses and injuries
Support Functions Equipment readiness and supply distribution that enable continuous clinic operations

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this placement from a standard clinic LVN role.

  • IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification is required, enabling expanded procedural capability within the LVN scope.
  • Position is embedded in a dedicated urgent care service line rather than a primary-care or specialty clinic.
  • 12-hour day-shift structure with 36 weekly hours creates a compressed full-time pattern common to high-throughput ambulatory settings.
  • Opportunity to orient other staff to department processes expands the role beyond pure bedside duties.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system headquartered in Sacramento, California. It operates more than 20 hospitals and over 600 care locations across Northern California and the Central Coast, serving approximately 3.5 million patients annually. Sutter Medical Foundation functions as the ambulatory medical group arm, employing physicians and clinical staff who deliver primary, specialty, and same-day care services.

Organization Type Not-for-profit integrated health system
Headquarters Sacramento, California
Service Footprint Northern California and Central Coast
Scale 20+ hospitals, 600+ care locations
Medical Foundation Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification mandatory for this LVN position?
Yes. The posting requires either LVNIVBWP status or an LVN license that includes Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification, in addition to current BLS.
How many hours per week does the full-time schedule include?
The position is structured at 36 weekly hours on 12-hour day shifts with variable days of the week.
Will I work weekends?
Weekend coverage is required on an as-needed basis rather than a fixed rotating schedule.
Does the role include any staff orientation responsibilities?
The posting notes that the LVN may be responsible for orienting other staff members to the department in addition to performing specific procedures.
Is this position union-represented?
No. The posting states the position is non-union.
What level of supervision will the LVN receive?
Nursing care is provided under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, consistent with California LVN scope of practice.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (IV Certified), Urgent Care in Sacramento, CA

Sutter Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification for its urgent care service line in Sacramento. The position sits within Sutter Medical Foundation – Central and focuses on delivering nursing care under RN or physician supervision in an outpatient same-day care environment. Candidates implement patient plans of care, support clinic operations through supply and equipment management, and may orient colleagues to departmental processes. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts totaling 36 hours per week on variable days, with weekend coverage as needed. Required credentials include graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program, active California LVN licensure with IV and blood-withdrawal authorization, current BLS, and two years of recent relevant experience. Hourly compensation ranges from $39.17 to $54.83, and eligible staff receive a comprehensive benefits package. Sutter Health operates as a not-for-profit integrated system headquartered in Sacramento with more than 20 hospitals and 600 care locations across Northern California. This role offers IV-certified LVNs the opportunity to practice in a high-throughput ambulatory urgent care setting that emphasizes timely, supervised nursing interventions for non-emergent acute needs.

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