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Sutter Health
Santa Cruz, California

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family and Internal Medicine

Licensed Practical NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46.56-$65.18/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

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) provided prior to start date

Certification & Licensure

  • LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse for California-based jobs provided prior to start date
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Skills and Knowledge

  • Bilingual speaking preferred.
  • 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 collaborative 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 $46.56 to $65.18 / 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provides nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician while integrating technical competence and patient interaction skills. Supports department functionality by managing supplies, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety and privacy regulations.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing and a valid LVN license for California. Candidates must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrate knowledge of basic nursing skills and medical terminology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsProblem solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family and Internal Medicine at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in LPN roles — ranked against 142 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top LPN Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

3
<$85k
2
$85k-100k
2
$100k-115k
1
$120k

Annual compensation range

#1

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UCSF Health Medical Foundation · San Mateo, California

$90k-$120k
#2

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine

Sutter Health · Vallejo, California

$39.16-$54.82/hr
#3

Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family Medicine

$35.6-$49.84/hr
#4

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN) | Case Manager Estherville Clinic

$22.5-$41.25/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.44M
Typical market rent
$3,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
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 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
No weekends
Monday-Friday schedule