Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Aveanna is one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and is growing. They foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports team members. Aveanna is a national leader in compassionate homecare for children and adults, working to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. 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.
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
- Must have and maintain an active, unencipere LPN license
- Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
- TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
- Must have reliable transportation
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
- Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
- Home health experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Available
- 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
- Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
- Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training
- Weekly and/or Daily Pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
- Employee Relief Fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
