Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Aveanna • San Jose, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVNs) to join our growing team. As one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, we are committed to fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture. We provide high-quality homecare to children and adults, focusing on heartfelt compassion, empathy, and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes. This role involves providing skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, adhering to care plans and physician orders, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered LVN license
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
• TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
• Twelve (12) months prior hands-on nursing experience required
• Must have reliable transportation
• 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
• 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 (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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree