LVN - Internal Medicine - Pasadena - $3,000 Sign On Bonus

apartment Cedars-Sinai location_onPasadena, CA, US

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains 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 competencies 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. 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
Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider input.
Serves as a patient advocate and utilizes appropriate resources to support patient care

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 must be valid 60 days from the start date)
IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification, must obtain within one year from hire date

Experience:

1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Req ID : 8942
Working Title : LVN - Internal Medicine - Pasadena - $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Department : IM - Wil Rob
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $26.64 - $41.29

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