In Home Healthcare RN-Low Acuity (Day Shift)

Aveanna•San Antonio, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company That Puts People First! We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.

Requirements

Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
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
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered 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
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Peri-Operative Care RN - 2 years of Registered Nurse, preferably with oncology experience
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
Must be able to travel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
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

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
Attention to detail
Time Management
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Good organization and communication skills

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.
Develop, 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