Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Reno
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Make an Impact: $1,500 sign-on bonus. -The
DispatchHealth Medical Technician (DHMT II) supports patient care
and by assisting with physical exams, point of care testing,
treatments and data gathering. The DHMT II works at the direction
of a virtual DispatchHealth Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant) while being present with
patients in their homes. Strong organizational and customer service
skills are keys to success as the DHMT. - Extensive on-the-job
training will be provided for this exciting opportunity to assist
in the delivery of hospital-level healthcare in the comfort of a
patient's home. - - What You'll Do:
- Drive DispatchHealth vehicle to meet patients at their place of
need and load and unload supplies for daily activities
- Don and doff PPE appropriately and maintain strict infection
prevention strategies
- Communicate with a healthcare provider via messaging and video
conference
- Obtain patient's vital signs and assist in the collection of
patient data
- Facilitate a physical exam using a mobile device and conduct
other diagnostic tests and treatments as requested by virtual
provider, as permitted by state law. This may include, but is not
limited to, blood draws, EKG, splints, basic wound care, and other
patient care activities that are required for the successful
completion of the visit. -
- Perform any indicated point-of-care lab testing as directed by
virtual provider
- Provide discharge instructions in conjunction with virtual
provider
- Responsible for equipment use, care and allocation
- Restock and clean equipment at end of shift appropriately
- Other duties as assigned to successfully complete a visit and
maintain equipment and vehicles What You Need:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nevada state license in good
standing
- Minimum one (1) year patient facing experience
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- BLS, American Heart Association
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily
while carrying equipment
- Strong customer service, communication, and technological
skills
- Previous experience of comprehensive history gathering and
documentation within EMR
- Previous experience with basic procedural skills
- Cultural competency - ability to interact with patients and
families and develop rapport and trust, ability to communicate and
provide verbal professional clinical presentations/summaries
- Function autonomously and as part of a team to responsibility
deliver care with flexibility and open-mindedness
- Continuous learner with strong critical thinking skillsAbility
to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends
required Who We Are: DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare
delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare. - A rapidly scaling
Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through
the power of technology, convenience, and service. - DispatchHealth
is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery
solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team
and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home
or at the patient's location of need. - Our skilled, certified
providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to
administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological
infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes. -
DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with
proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a
passion for transforming the healthcare landscape. -DispatchHealth
is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive
team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be
considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national
origin, disability, age, or veteran status. DispatchHealth offers a
comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision
insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability
leave. - -Our MissionWe deliver trusted, compassionate care to all
in the comfort of home. -Our VisionBuilding the world's largest
in-home care system. -Our Values are embodied in The DispatchWay
- Courage to advocate for our patients and each other
- Innovation to trailblaze a new path for healthcare
- Integrity to create a respectful and inclusive environment
- Compassion to provide quality, safe and excellent care Connect
With Us: Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from healthcare
professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth. Follow
us on , and to learn more. -#MTS#PRI
Keywords: DispatchHealth Management, Sparks , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Reno, Nevada
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