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Job Description Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022???23 Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company???s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains 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. A Little More About What You Will be Doing 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: 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 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 Serves as a patient advocate and uses appropriate resources to support patient care Qualifications Education Requirements: Current and valid California LVN License required License/Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required IV/Phlebotomy Certified, must obtain within one year from hire date Experience : 1+ years of LVN experience in an outpatient setting preferred Req ID : 6140 Working Title : LVN – Orthopedics – Pasadena – $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Department : Ortho Altadena 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 : $26.64 – $41.29