Aveanna Healthcare Private Duty Nurse LVN - Nights & Weekends

Join a Company That Puts People First! Locations North Austin Round Rock Pflugerville Giddings Surrounding Areas Aveanna is one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing. We foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Awards and recognition: Award-Winning Culture, Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024, Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture, and Best CEO in 2024 as ranked by Comparably. 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 tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement Weekly and/or Daily Pay Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount Employee Relief Fund (benefit eligibility may vary and depends on employment status and location) Aveanna cares for patients with heartfelt compassion and empathy; our LPN/LVN staff work together to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. We are a national leader in compassionate homecare for children and adults. Position Overview 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 physician orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders. Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to supervisor and/or physician as appropriate. Document 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. Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes. Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention, implementing care to prevent risk or reduce risk. Accept 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 staff and patient according to OSHA standards. Educate patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, meeting patient’s nursing needs. Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continuing education units, internal learning management skills, and skill evaluations. Requirements 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. Six-month recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting (preferred but not required). Home health experience (preferred). Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and reposition patients and move equipment without assistance. Must be able to sit, climb stairs, and move around for prolonged periods. Must speak, write, read, and understand English. Must be able to travel. Must have visual and hearing acuity, strong sense of smell and touch. Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport. Must be able to function in diverse environments with possible exposure to allergens and infectious disease. Additional state-specific requirements: South Carolina - one year of pediatrics experience. California - one year of experience working under a current nursing license. Louisiana - one year of experience working as a licensed nurse. Continuing Education as required by state. Preferences Six months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience. Other 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. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr