LVN -Wilshire/Robertson Internal Medicine

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Every Skill, Every Effort, Everything We HaveAre you passionate about helping people? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives?Do you want to be a part of something greater? To get exposure to many different disciplines while making a positive impact on the lives of a diverse patient population? At Cedars-Sinai you'll learn from dedicated healthcare professionals every single day and use state-of-the-art facilities to do something incredible - for yourself and for others. You will support the physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks.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 perform and provide nursing services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and provide an initial nursing evaluation.
• Manages patient care flow and takes a leadership role within the suite.
• Prepare patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record.
• Take appropriate vital signs and record in medical record.
• Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
• Assist provider in examination/procedure rooms as needed.
• Perform designated diagnostic tests as directed by provider.
• Draw, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider.
• Administer immunization, injections, oral or IV medications as directed by provider.
• Use PRN/Smart Talk systems to convey lab results to patients as defined by provider.
• Assist in follow-up scheduling needs.
• Answer patient calls in timely fashion.
• Prepare charts as needed, including filing into appropriate sections of medical record and assures that all pertinent items are available to provider before patient care commences.
• Handles all designated clinical care telephone interactions with provider input.
• Communicates all significant clinical findings to MD.
• Serves as an advocate for patient and utilizes appropriate resources.
• Acts as a role model in providing care; precepts new staff.
• Provide orientation and training for new clinical staff.
• Recommend areas of improvement.
• Serves as liaison with other departments, facilities, and hospital.
• Assess workflow of suite MA and schedule accordingly, covering absences, illnesses, and breaks.
• Provide review of MA skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
• Counsel and provide corrective actions as needed with input from Lead Nurse.Educational Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited LVN Program.License/Certification Requirements:
    • Current California LVN licensure.
    • IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA (American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross).Experience:
      • Five (5) or more years of Internal Medicine experience in outpatient preferred
      • Proven customer service and patient care skills.
      • Understanding of patient care flow and insurance concepts.
      • Ability to correctly set up exam rooms/procedure rooms using sterile/aseptic technique with appropriate instruments or trays.
      • Ability to prepare patient for office visit/procedures.
      • Ability to correctly perform vital signs and accurately document and record significant data.
      • Ability to correctly prepare lab work/specimens for pick up.
      • Ability to perform designated testing and specimen collection.
      • Understanding of cleaning, sterilization of autoclaving procedures.
      • Ability to determine current medications that patient is using and record accurately.
      • Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration including oral, SQ, IM and IV medications.
      • Basic ability to perform and record QC testing on designated equipment.
      • Ability to problem solve and prioritize work assignments.

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