Job Description

The LVN supports the physician and nursing staff in the delivery of health care by performing patient care assessments, and a variety of medically related tasks. The LVN is a licensed nurse who works in an ambulatory care setting to provide nursing services.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Performs initial nursing intake and prepares patients for examination
• Prepares patients for examination by reviewing current medications and reviewing documents in medical record
• Prepares medical chart and records patient information needed to support the reason for visit such as vital signs and reason for visit
• Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection directed by the provider
• Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking necessary actions for care
• Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input.
• Serves as a patient advocate and utilizes appropriate resources to support patient care

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program

License/Certifications:

• Valid CA LVN license required
• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date)
• IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification, must obtain within one year from hire date

Experience:

• 1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID

: 12633

Working Title

: LVN, PACT - Ops Float Pool - $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Department

: Ops - Float Pool

Business Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category

: Nursing

Job Specialty

: Nursing

Overtime Status

: NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift

: Day

Shift Duration

: 8 hour

Base Pay

: $28.53 - $44.22