LVN - Congress Ortho - Pasadena -$3,000 Sign On Bonus

Cedars-Sinai•Pasadena, CA

11h•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a world-class Medical Group committed to providing excellent care to all patients. They are known for the highest clinical standards and patient satisfaction. As part of Cedars-Sinai, physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, they have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Requirements

LVN license
Clinical proficiencies
Passion for highest quality and patient satisfaction

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.
Coordinates prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using standard process and as advised by provider.
Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection advised by the provider.
Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking vital actions for care.
Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes within the LVN scope of practice.
Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input.
Serves as a patient advocate and applies appropriate resources to support patient care.
Provides review of MA skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
Performs quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment.