Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 
Pay Rate: $44 - $45 per hour
Location: 5555 Magnatron Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111
Employment Types: Full Time and Part Time
Full-Time Schedule and Availability: Four 10 hour shifts per week. Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day per week.

Part-Time Schedule and Availability: 8 hour shifts. Must have weekday and/or weekend availability.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), Paid Time Off, 401k

Referral Bonus Opportunities

About DocGo:

DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Position Overview:

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
• Blood Withdrawal / Phlebotomy experience
• 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

EEO/AAP Statement:  DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.  DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position.  As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.