Senior LVN - Carson, United States - CEDARS-SINAI

Description

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals

Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. We have been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report,

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all those we serve with cancer. You can look forward to working closely with our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists to advance cancer care.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Senior LVN is a supportive role to the department lead LVN and/or department leadership. This role is responsible for providing direct patient care, coordinating patient care workflows, coordinating, and monitoring staffing to meet the needs in the operations of the practice. The senior LVN will work collaboratively with clinical staff, physicians, leadership and other disciplines of the medical team to provide safe and efficient patient-centered care.

Job duties and responsibilities:

· Provides orientation and training for new clinical staff

· Conducts departmental orientation and assures that onboarding measures have been met to meet the needs of the department and of the employee

· Administers prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using best practice and as directed by provider

· Assist with drawing blood, hydrating blood for patient and will be trained on draining patient blood as needed

· Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking necessary actions for care

· Maintains a functional work environment by maintaining quality assurance/quality control logs, regulatory needs within the clinical space, needed supply levels, and housekeeping throughout the work environment.

· Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input

· Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection directed by the provider.

Qualifications

Education:

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

• Current and valid California LVN License required

License/Certifications:

· 3+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting required

• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
• Intravenous/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required-Must obtain within one year of hire date