LVN - Executive Health - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$31 - $47

About The Position

The LVN supports clinical care in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network’s Executive Health setting in Los Angeles. The role prepares examination and procedure rooms, conducts nursing intake, prepares patients for examinations, and records information needed to support each visit. The LVN provides basic patient care and treatments within scope of practice, coordinates prescribed medications and treatments as directed by providers, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and helps maintain quality and compliance in the clinical environment. The position also supports patient communication and advocacy and reviews medical assistant skills and performance 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

One or more years 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 to prepare patients for examination.
Prepare medical charts and record relevant visit information, including vital signs and reason for visit.
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 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 medical assistant skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
Perform quality assurance and quality control measures to maintain compliance in the clinical environment.