Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

DocGo • Las Cruces, NM

3d • $39 - $40

About The Position

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

Requirements

• LPN License
• Blood Withdrawal / Phlebotomy experience
• A minimum of 6 months of LPN experience
• BLS with American Heart Association
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License (minimum of 2 years) and acceptable driving record
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 - 60 lbs
• Must be comfortable driving and making home health visits independently

Nice To Haves

• Patient bedside experience preferred (preferred but not required)
• Spanish speaking (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Our DocGo Academy gives you the clinical skill training you need to move beyond EMS and transportation.
• With our Employee Equity Incentive Plan, qualified employees receive an ownership stake in DocGo.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed