Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Details

• Posting Date: 11/8/2024
• Reference ID: 234954
• Location: N Hollywood, CA
• Work Location: In-home patient care
• Discipline: Nursing
• Setting: Patient Care / In-Home
• Job Type: Contract with possibility of permanent hire
• Salary: $40/hr with benefits
• Schedule/Shift: 5x8s or 4x10s 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 10:00 AM-6:30 PM or 8:00 AM-6:30 PM
• Patient Volume: Typically 5-8 in-home patient visits daily

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a growing healthcare team in N Hollywood, CA. In this role, the LVN will provide in-home patient care services with a focus on underserved populations as part of a Healthcare Plan Partnership Program. LVNs will perform a variety of clinical duties, including point-of-care tests, health screenings, wound care, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Perform point-of-care tests (Blood Glucose Testing, nasal swabs, Urineanalysis etc.)
• Administer EKGs
• Assist with proctored eye exams
• Conduct blood draws for lab send-outs (IV/Blood Draw certification required)
• Provide non-complex wound care and vital signs monitoring
• Facilitate video visits between patients and healthcare providers
• Perform health screenings and administer fluoride varnish treatments
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient visits
• Work closely with underserved communities, providing compassionate and efficient care in patients' homes

Minimum Skills/Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of California
• IV certification required
• Active CA Driver's License with at least 2 years of driving experience and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and handle mobile medical equipment
• Comfortable with mobile technology and in-home patient care
• Experience driving long distances if needed

Selling Points / Benefits

• Gas card for travel expenses
• Uniforms provided (scrubs)
• Parking available onsite

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan