Private Duty Nurse LVN-Evenings & Nights

Aveanna is one of the largest private-duty nursing companies in the nation, offering a supportive workplace culture that values diversity, work-life balance, and career growth.

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following care plans and physician orders while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Observe, assess, and document patient condition, care needs, and responses.
• Participate in developing and updating nursing care plans.
• Implement nursing actions based on assessments and achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient needs to prevent risks.
• Comply with Aveanna policies, state/federal regulations, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care using infection control measures per OSHA standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care, and prevention strategies.
• Maintain nursing competencies through education and training.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the state of practice (compact licenses must be transferred within 90 days).
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component).
• TB skin test (current within the last 12 months).
• Reliable transportation.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Six months of hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

• South Carolina: One (1) year of pediatrics experience.
• California: One (1) year of experience under current nursing license.
• Louisiana: One (1) year of experience as a licensed nurse.
• Continuing education as required by state.

Preferences

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

Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail and strong time management.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Ability to travel and lift 50 pounds.
• Sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to sit, climb stairs, and maintain visual/hearing acuity.
• Strong sense of smell and touch.
• Ability to respond physically and mentally to emergencies.

Work Environment

• Function in diverse environments with potential exposure to allergens and varying conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (availability varies by employment status/location).
• Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, or PRN; days, nights, weekends).
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians.
• Electronic documentation via tablets in patient homes.
• Career pathing with skill advancement opportunities.
• Weekly and/or daily pay options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount.
• Employee Relief Fund (eligibility varies).

Schedule

Available shifts: Evenings and overnights.

Location

Floresville, TX (home-based setting).