LVN- Internal Medicine - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

7h•$31 - $47

About The Position

The LVN supports patient care in Cedars-Sinai Medical Network’s Internal Medicine practice. The role prepares exam and procedure rooms, conducts nursing intake, prepares patients and medical records for examination, and provides basic patient care and treatments within the LVN scope of practice. The LVN coordinates prescribed medications and treatments with the provider, monitors and reports changes in patients’ conditions, responds to patient and physician messages with provider input, and contributes to patient advocacy and clinical quality assurance.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program.
Valid California LVN license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross.
IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of LVN experience.

Responsibilities

Set up exam and procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
Perform initial nursing intake and prepare patients for examination.
Review current medications and medical-record documents to prepare patients for examination.
Prepare medical charts and record relevant patient information, including vital signs and reason for visit.
Coordinate prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using standard processes and as advised by the provider.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, including taking vital signs, performing diagnostic tests and phlebotomy, and collecting specimens as advised by the provider.
Observe patients, document and report changes in condition to the provider, and follow instructions for appropriate care actions.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes within the LVN scope of practice.
Answer incoming patient and physician messages with provider input.
Serve as a patient advocate and apply appropriate resources to support patient care.
Review MA skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
Perform quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment.