Inpatient LVN/LPT (SCP NUHW)
Sutter Health
SacramentoFull timePosted 9/30/2026
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Organization:
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Position Overview:
Under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, provides and assists in delivering nursing care for assigned patients, with primary behavioral health need focusing on the physiological aspects of patient care and functioning as a member of a nursing care team. Takes into account the need to integrate psychotherapeutic and medical nursing care practices in dealing with patients. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Sutter Health organization, and specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
• PSYT-Psychiatric Technician
• OR LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
• 1 year recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and interventions.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
• Ability to work as a team.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
Job Shift:
Nights
Schedule:
Short Hour
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Saturday
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
16
Employee Status:
Short Hour
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 $33.82 to $43.28 / 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.
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