LVN

You will be providing health assessments and home health visits for our patients. We are seeking qualified Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN).

Job Duties:

• Driving to patient's homes and conducting home health visits independently
• Properly obtain and document medical histories
• Obtain consent, check patient history, and administer immunizations
• Complete documentation of assessment and/or interventions of patient
• Responsible for home health visits
• Minor troubleshooting of test systems and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols
• Identifies problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and take appropriate action including supervisor notification
• Performs all relevant diagnostic tests as required
• Performs venipuncture as required
• Complete accepted medical forms
• Conduct weekly equipment check in exam rooms and report any equipment malfunctions
• Code Medical exams as needed
• Administer vaccines
• Administer medication to patients and measure vital signs.
• Monitor the patient's progress and changes in behavior.
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician or emergency care
• Interact with patients and their families in a compassionate manner
• Interact with clinicians, other health professionals and staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Effectively communicate and interact with patients and or agencies
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Personal Health Information as dictated by HIPAA laws
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• LVN License
• Blood Withdrawal Certification
• Phlebotomy experience required
• A minimum of 6 months of LVN experience
• BLS with American Heart Association
• Valid CA Driver's License (minimum of 2 years) and acceptable driving record
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 - 60 lbs
• Patient bedside experience preferred (preferred but not required)
• Spanish speaking (preferred but not required)
• Must be comfortable driving and making home health visits independently

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.