LVN Medical Assistant - Patient Care Pro

Cedars-Sinai; Carmel Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network in Southern California seeks an LVN to support primary and specialty care with nursing intake, vitals, med coordination, and patient advocacy. You will work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to high clinical standards.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers. Eligibility includes CA LVN license, BLS, IV/BW cert within 1 year, and 1+ years LVN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program.
• 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 within 1 year of hire.
• 1+ years of LVN experience preferred.

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 documents in medical record.
• Prepares medical chart and records patient information needed for visit, such as vitals and reason for visit.
• Coordinates prescribed medications, injections, or IV medications as advised by provider.
• Provides basic patient care and treatments including vitals, diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Observes patient, documents changes, and reports to provider for action.
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes within LVN scope.
• Answers patient and physician messages with provider input.
• Acts as patient advocate and applies resources to support care.
• Reviews MA skills and performance using evaluation tools.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control to maintain clinical compliance.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Education

Accredited Vocational Nurse program

Tools

BLS certification

IV/BW certification

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network in Southern California seeks an LVN to support primary and specialty care with nursing intake, vitals, med coordination, and patient advocacy. You will work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to high clinical standards.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers. Eligibility includes CA LVN license, BLS, IV/BW cert within 1 year, and 1+ years LVN experience preferred.