What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - Nephrology, 8hr Days position at CEDARS-SINAI?
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Tell me about the role:
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 provide nursing services.
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Greet patients and provide an initial nursing evaluation.
- Manages patient and takes a leadership role within the suit.
- Prepare patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record.
- Take appropriate vital signs and record in medical record.
- Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
- Assist provider in examination/procedure rooms as needed.
- Perform designated diagnostic tests as directed by provider.
- Takes appropriate vital signs, records in EHR, sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
- Assist provider in examination/procedure rooms as needed and performs designated diagnostic tests, draw and prepare designated lab work.
Education:
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
License/Certification:
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Current and valid California LVN License
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IV/Phlebotomy Certified
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BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross
Experience:
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Five (5) or more years of experience in outpatient medical setting preferred
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Ability to set up exam rooms/procedure rooms using sterile/aseptic technique with appropriate instruments or trays
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Ability to prepare patients for office visits/procedures
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Ability to correctly perform vital signs and accurately document and record significant data
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Ability to correctly prepare lab work/specimens for pick up and the understanding of cleaning, sterilization of autoclaving procedures
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