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Sutter Health
Palo Alto, California

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Internal Medicine

Licensed Practical Nurse 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95K–$114K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: 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. Job Description: EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing (may be evidenced by LVN/LPN license).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse for California-based jobs BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year 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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

  • Job Shift: Days
  • Schedule: Full Time Shift
  • Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
  • Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No 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 $45.65 to $54.77 / 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician while maintaining equipment and supplies. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and privacy standards to deliver optimal patient care.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing and a current LVN license for California. Candidates must have at least one year of recent relevant experience and hold a BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsProblem solvingTeamworkData interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Internal Medicine at Sutter Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in LPN roles — ranked against 149 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top LPN Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

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$104k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution14 jobs · 12 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$46.56-$65.18/hr
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$90k-$120k
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$39.16-$54.82/hr
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$35.6-$49.84/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of LPN roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 149 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Palo Alto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.26M
Typical market rent
$4,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.