Orthopedics LVN Nurse - Vital Hands-On Care

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Pasadena seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with intake, prepare examination rooms, review medications, and coordinate treatments under provider supervision.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, accurate charting, vital signs, and QA to maintain high clinical standards. CA LVN license, BLS, IV/BW certs required; 1+ year experience preferred; benefits include health/dental, vacation, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse program.

Responsibilities

• Set up exam/procedure rooms as needed.
• Perform initial nursing intake and prepare patients for examination.
• Review current medications and documents in medical record.
• Prepare medical chart and record patient information (vital signs, reason for visit).
• Coordinate prescribed medications/injections/IV with provider guidance.
• Provide basic patient care (vitals, diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, specimen collection).
• Observe patient, report changes to provider for actions.
• Evaluate nursing interventions within LVN scope.
• Respond to patient/physician messages with provider input.
• Advocate for patient and apply resources for care.
• Review MA skills and performance with evaluation tools.
• Perform QA/QC measures to maintain compliance.

Education

Vocational Nurse program

Job description

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai

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 Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s 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 Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

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