Aveanna Healthcare LVN: Weekend Shifts

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN Our local office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide care for a very special client/patient. Available shifts: Weekend Days. Location: SA TX 78219, 78220, and surrounding areas. Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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 provides a 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 can vary depending on employment status and location 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 physicians orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders. Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs and report changes in condition to the 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. 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 policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient according to OSHA standards. Educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies. Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies by participating in education, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations. Qualifications 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 (hands‑on component) – Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire if necessary. TB skin test current within last 12 months Six months prior hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required Must have reliable transportation 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 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. 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 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 conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aveanna Healthcare