Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Aveanna•Merced, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aveanna is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to a pediatric patient in the patient’s home in Merced. The case is listed at $60 per hour and requires ventilator experience and at least one year of nursing experience; new graduates are not being accepted for this case. The position offers an AM shift, with full-time and part-time case options noted in the posting. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LVN provides and documents nursing care according to the patient’s care plan and physicians’ orders, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. The nurse contributes to quality clinical outcomes through patient assessment, care coordination, implementation of the nursing plan, documentation, education, and compliance with professional and regulatory standards. Aveanna describes its work as compassionate homecare for children and adults and offers local clinical and operational support.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active, unencumbered and unrestricted LVN or licensed-nurse state license appropriate to the state of practice.
Current CPR certification with a hands-on component; Aveanna can assist with obtaining this requirement after hire if necessary.
Current TB skin test within the last 12 months.
At least 12 months of prior hands-on nursing experience; California requires one year of experience working under a current nursing license.
Ventilator experience for this Merced case.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care, policies, and procedures.
Reliable transportation.
Continuing education as required by the state.
Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
Ability to travel, lift 50 pounds, reposition patients, and move equipment without assistance.
Ability to perform prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting, and to sit and climb stairs.
Visual and hearing acuity and a strong sense of smell and touch.
Ability to respond physically and mentally to emergencies in the home or during transport.
Attention to detail, time management, effective problem-solving and conflict resolution, organization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Six months of recent experience as a licensed nurse in a clinical care setting.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
Observe and assess the patient’s condition and care needs, and report changes to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
Document activities, assessments, nursing actions, patient responses, and care coordination in a timely manner.
Participate in, implement, and update the nursing care plan.
Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment and work toward expected outcomes.
Recognize changes in patient needs or responses that require intervention and provide care to prevent or reduce risk.
Comply with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Use infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA standards to protect staff and patients.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care, prevention strategies, and the patient’s nursing needs.
Maintain professional competencies through educational programs, continuing education, internal learning programs, and skills evaluations.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off available.
Flexible scheduling, with full-time, part-time, or PRN options and day, night, and weekend shifts.
24/7 local support from operators and clinicians.
Tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation.
Career pathing and opportunities for skill advancement and paid training.
Weekly and/or daily pay.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount.
Employee Relief Fund.