LVN - Oncology - Pasadena
Join Cedars-Sinai, a world-class medical group known for the very highest clinical standards. 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 Reports Best Hospitals rankings as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporations 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 Companys Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of Americas Best Hospitals.
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
- 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
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid CA LVN license required BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required IV/BW (intravenous/blood withdrawal) certification required
- Experience: 1+ years of LVN experience preferred
Req ID 17887
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.