LVN - OBGYN, 8hr Days

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: La Mirada
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: -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 within the scope of practice. -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.--- Administers prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using best practice and as directed by provider.--- -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.--- 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 utilizes 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.--- Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements:Vocational/Technical Diploma LVN - MinimumLicenses:Current CA LVN License Upon Hire - MinimumIntravenous/Blood Withdrawal Certification -CA Board of Vocational Nursing IV/BW -minimumBasic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire - MinimumExperience:1 year LVN experience - Preferred -
Working Title:LVN - OBGYN, 8hr Days
Department:Hillhurst - OBGYN
Business Entity:Medical Network Foundation
Job Category:,Nursing,Nursing
Job Specialty:Nursing
Position Type:Full-time
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Shift Type:Day

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