LVN, Home Health Care

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Our local office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide care for a very special client/patient. Here are some of the details of this case, more can be discussed by applying or contacting the local office: Available Shifts: Sunday-Saturday (7pm-7am) Acuity: High Acuity (Tracheostomy and Ventilator care)  We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024 Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance ~ Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability ~24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians ~ Weekly and/or Daily Pay ~ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount ~ Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders. • Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate. • Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered. • Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan. • Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes. • Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk. • Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act. • Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards. • Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs. • Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. xogiikw • Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience • California – One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license • Louisiana – One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse • Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting • Home health experience Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English • Must be able to travel • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must have visual and hearing acuity • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.