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&WorldReport, 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.
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).
A Little More About What You Will be Doing
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 accurate 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
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 Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certificate required within one year of hire date
Experience:
- 5 years of LVN experience required
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About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 720
Working Title : Lead LVN - Internal Medicine Clinic - Santa Monica - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Department : IM - Santa Monica
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 : $30.84 - $47.80
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
