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Form of workAre you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California!
Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:
- Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
- Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
- Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals
Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. We have been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
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. The LVN is a licensed nurse who works in an ambulatory care setting to provide nursing services.
Job 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
- Provides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection directed by the provider
- Observes patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking necessary actions for care
- Serves as a patient advocate and utilizes appropriate resources to support patient care
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current and valid California LVN License required
- BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
- IV/Phlebotomy Certified must obtain within one year of hire date
- OB/GYN experience highly preferred
