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LVN (San Diego, CA)
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)
- Must be comfortable driving and making home health visits independently
Schedule/Shift: 4 10 hour shifts a week (flexibility on days)
Pay Rate: $45 an hour
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
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
If you are looking for an LVN position in the San Diego area, apply now!
Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.