Job Description

Are 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 servicesExpanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical researchEducating 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 Senior LVN is a supportive role to the department lead LVN and/or department leadership. This role is responsible for providing direct patient care, coordinating patient care workflows, coordinating, and monitoring staffing to meet the needs in the operations of the practice. The senior LVN will work collaboratively with clinical staff, physicians, leadership and other disciplines of the medical team to provide safe and efficient patient-centered care.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Provides orientation and training for new clinical staffConducts departmental orientation and assures that onboarding measures have been met to meet the needs of the department and of the employeeAdministers prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications using best practice and as directed by providerAssist with drawing blood, hydrating blood for patient and will be trained on draining patient blood as neededObserves patient, documents, and reports any changes in condition to the provider for instructions in taking necessary actions for careMaintains a functional work environment by maintaining quality assurance/quality control logs, regulatory needs within the clinical space, needed supply levels, and housekeeping throughout the work environment.Answers patient and physician incoming messages with provider inputProvides basic patient care and treatments such as taking vitals, performing diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection directed by the provider.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrent and valid California LVN License required

Experience

3+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting required

License/Certifications:

BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross requiredIntravenous/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required within one year of hire date
Req ID : 4085
Working Title : Senior LVN - Cardiology - Beverly Hills
Department : Cardiology - Robertson
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $28.52 - $44.21