Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses Needed
About The Position
Aveanna Healthcare is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our growing team. As one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, we pride ourselves on a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members. We are committed to providing heartfelt, compassionate homecare to children and adults, aiming for outstanding clinical outcomes. This role involves providing skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, adhering to care plans and physician orders, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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 appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
- Home health experience
Responsibilities
- Provide and document skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians orders.
- Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to supervisor and/or physician.
- Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner.
- Participate in, implement, and update the nursing care plan.
- Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieve expected outcomes.
- Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implement care to prevent or reduce risk.
- Comply with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Utilize infection control measures according to OSHA standards.
- Educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
- Maintain knowledge of competencies by participating in educational programs and continued education units.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Available
- Flexible scheduling
- 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
