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

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is seeking an LVN to support primary care and specialist physicians in providing coordinated, high-quality patient care. The role prepares exam and procedure rooms, conducts nursing intake, prepares patients and charts for examinations, provides basic patient care and treatments, and coordinates medications and procedures as directed by providers. The LVN also monitors and documents patient condition, evaluates interventions within the LVN scope of practice, responds to patient and physician messages with provider input, advocates for patients, reviews medical assistant skills, and carries out quality assurance and compliance measures.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up exam and procedure rooms 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 information supporting the reason for the visit, 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, phlebotomy, and specimen collection as advised by the provider.
Observe patients, document and report changes in condition to the provider, and follow instructions for patient care.
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 medical assistant skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
Perform quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment.