Licensed Vocational Nurses Needed Overnight Fri & Sat

About the Role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
• 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)
• Twelve (12) months prior hands-on nursing experience required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

Additional State Specific Requirements

• 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

Preferences

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
• Home health experience

Skills & Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Pay & Schedule

• Pay rate: $33-35/HR**Case Specific Rate Only*
• Case #1: Brea – Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 6am - 4:30pm – Trach patient
• Case #2: Santa Ana – Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 11pm - 7am – Ventilator patient
• Case #3: Yorba Linda – Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 11pm - 7am – Ventilator patient
• Case #4: Placentia – Hours: Monday - Friday: NOC 10/11pm - 6/7am – Gtube patient
• Flexible scheduling – full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• 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

Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.