LVN's Needed for all Shifts!

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

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered LVN license.
• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice.
• 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.

Skills

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

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.

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

Pay & Schedule

• $26-30/HR Case Dependent.
• Cases available in Fontana, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Rancho Cucamonga.
• Various shift times available.
• Urgent need for full time overnight nurses and AM weekend nurses.
• Case in Highland:
  • Mon-Fri: 7:30a – 3:30p
  • Sat-Sun: 2p – 10p

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.