LVN - Playa Vista - Internal Medicine - CEDARS-SINAI

Description

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.

What will you be doing in this role?

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
• Serves as a patient advocate and utilizes appropriate resources to support patient care

Education Requirements:

Current and valid California LVN License required

License/Certifications:

BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required

IV/Phlebotomy Certified must obtain within one year of hire date

Experience:

1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred