Aveanna healthcare private duty nurse lvn
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Aveanna Private Duty Nurse - LVN/LPN Aveanna's Private Duty
nurses assist our patients with transitioning home from the
hospital and provide the continuous care needed to remain at home
with their loved ones. We match our nurses to their patients based
on skill, age, health condition, and acuity level. Our nurses make
a positive and lasting impact on their patients' lives by providing
one-on-one care ranging from 8 to 16-hour shifts. We currently have
patients and openings in: San Marcos Kyle Buda South Austin
Surrounding Areas Find yourself at Aveanna! We are a leading
national provider of home health services to medically fragile
children and adults, and our mission is to revolutionize the way
homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We need you to help
us provide the best possible life to those who trust their care to
us. Our incredible Care Team consists of over 47,000 caregivers
supporting more than 50,000 patients in 33 states, and it's
growing! What our nurses find at Aveanna: Compassion and
Purpose-1:1 nurse-to-medically-fragile-patient ratio Community and
Connection-cases close to home Flexibility and Balance-
self-scheduling, full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and
weekend shifts- we will work with your availability! Growth and
Inclusion-career and skillset advancement opportunities Excitement
and Happiness-a place to call HOME Benefits* Health, dental,
vision, and company-paid life insurance Paid Time Off available
Weekly and/or daily pay Overtime opportunities Electronic
documentation-a tablet in every home! Tuition reimbursement
(conditions apply) Company-sponsored continuing education credits
401(k) savings plan with employer matching Employee stock purchase
plan with employee discount Paid in-house trach and vent training
available Awards and recognition Program Employee Relief Fund 24/7
local support Responsibilities Implementation of physicians'
prescribed plan of care Patient assessments and coordination of
care Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and
therapies Compliant, timely documentation of care provided in
system of record Health promotion, teaching, and training of family
members Responsible for accepting and writing verbal orders from
physicians as required and for obtaining co-signature of Case
Manager on all verbal orders Follow up with physician, client,
family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems,
concerns, and/or changes in client condition Performs other
appropriate duties as assigned Qualifications Must have and
maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN/LPN/LVN) in the state
in which the clinician will practice Current CPR certification from
American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or BLS TB skin test
(current within last 12 months) Six months prior hands-on nursing
experience preferred but not required Must have reliable
transportation *Benefit eligibility is dependent upon employment
status Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA
Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in
California Position Overview 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. Essential Job Functions ---
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. Requirements ---
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. --- Current,
unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of
practice --- Current CPR certification --- Demonstrated proficiency
in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing
care and policies and procedures Additional state specific
requirements: --- 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 --- Continuing
Education as required by state Preferences --- Six (6) months of
recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
--- Home health experience Other Skills/Abilities --- Attention to
detail --- Time Management --- Effective problem-solving and
conflict resolution --- Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements --- Must be able to speak, write, read and
understand English --- Must be able to travel --- Must be able to
lift 50 pounds --- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients
and move equipment without assistance --- Prolonged walking,
standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting --- Must be able to
sit and climb stairs --- Must have visual and hearing acuity ---
Must have strong sense of smell and touch --- 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
Environment --- Must be able to function in a wide variety of
environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other
various conditions --- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids
and infectious diseases Other Duties --- Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
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