Job Description
Join Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide. Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us!
Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals. Why work here? Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California!
We would be happy to hear from you.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).
What will you be doing in this role?
The LVN supports the physician and nursing staff in the delivery of health care by performing patient care assessments, and a variety of medically related tasks.
Primary Duties and 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 • Maintains patient care flow • 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
Qualifications
Education: Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program
License/Certifications: Valid CA LVN license required BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date has to be valid 60 days start date) IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification (Must obtain within a year of employment)
Work Experience: 1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.