LVN- Internal Medicine - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The LVN works in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Network, supporting physicians in delivering coordinated, high-quality primary and specialty care. The role prepares examination and procedure rooms, performs patient intake and basic nursing care, coordinates medications and treatments as directed by providers, and documents and communicates patient information. The LVN also advocates for patients, reviews medical assistant skills, and supports quality assurance and compliance in the clinical environment.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up examination and procedure rooms according to patient visit needs.
Perform initial nursing intake and prepare patients for examination.
Review current medications and medical-record documents; prepare charts and record information relevant to the visit, including vital signs and reason for visit.
Coordinate prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using standard processes and provider direction.
Provide basic patient care and treatments, including taking vital signs, performing diagnostic tests and phlebotomy, and collecting specimens as directed by the 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.
Respond to 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 using designated evaluation tools.
Perform quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain clinical-environment compliance.