Licensed Vocational Nurse, Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$40.91–$54.91 /hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
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 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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing with LVN and BLS certifications. Preferred qualifications include related medical experience and bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Vocational Nurse, Internal Medicine at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in LPN roles — ranked against 150 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Internal Medicine Career Context
Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in lpn roles | ranked against 150 LPN roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$114k | Licensed Practical Nurse median $68k (middle half $64k–$76k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All licensed practical nurse listings in California | 16 active | 150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Internal Medicine listings (all professions) | 554 in the last 30 days | 335 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse pay trend (all specialties) | +16.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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