Lead LVN - Internal Medicine, 8hr Days

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Glendale
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies 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).The Lead LVN works under the direction of the site supervisor or site manager to support providers and clinical staff in the delivery of health care within the scope of practice of the Licensed Vocational Nurse. The Lead LVN supports the clinical team in both direct and indirect patient care as required by the department. The Lead LVN works collaboratively with providers, clinical staff and other disciplines in the health care team to deliver safe and efficient patient-centered care.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical workflows by coordinating and assuring proper clinical team coverage needed to support providers and deliver safe patient care.
• Monitors daily performance of the clinical team to ensure delivery of efficient quality care.
• Conducts departmental orientation and assures that onboarding measures have been met to meet the needs of the department and of the employee.
• Trains the clinical team in workflows to perform required job duties.
• Provides review of clinical skills and performance abilities using designated evaluation tools.
• Provides coaching and counseling according to organizational policies and procedures to improve performance under the direction of the site supervisor or manager.
• Assists with controlling wage and non-wage expenses including pharmacy and supplies in accordance with the guidelines set by the organization.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care within the scope of the LVN.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of clinical practices defined by organization policies, procedures, and best practice standards.
• Ensures staff have met the necessary certifications and licensing requirements to perform their duties in the work environment.
• Works in a collaborative role with leads, supervisors, managers and related offices or organization
  Job QualificationsEducation:
  • High School Diploma required
  • completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse programLicenses/Certifications:
    • Valid CA LVN license required
    • BLS certification required
    • IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certificate requiredExperience:
      • 5 years of LVN experience required
        Working Title:Lead LVN - Internal Medicine, 8hr Days
        Department:Playa Vista - IM
        Business Entity:Medical Network Foundation
        Job Category:,Nursing,Nursing
        Job Specialty:Nursing
        Position Type:Full-time
        Shift Length:8 hour shift
        Shift Type:Day

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