LVN - Executive Health - Los Angeles, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$31 - $47

About The Position

The LVN supports clinical care at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network by preparing exam and procedure rooms, completing nursing intake, and preparing patients and medical records for examinations. The role provides basic patient care and treatments within the LVN scope of practice, coordinates prescribed medications and treatments as directed by a provider, monitors and documents patient condition, and supports quality and compliance in the clinical environment. The LVN also communicates with patients and physicians, advocates for patients, and reviews medical assistant skills using designated evaluation tools.

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 examination and procedure rooms based on patient visit needs.
Perform initial nursing intake and prepare patients for examination.
Review current medications and medical-record documents in preparation for examinations.
Prepare medical charts and record information needed to support the reason for the visit, including vital signs.
Coordinate prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using standard processes and as advised by a provider.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, including taking vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection as advised by a provider.
Observe patients, document and report changes in condition to the provider, and follow instructions for 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.