In Home Healthcare LVN: Adult Patient (Weekend Shifts)

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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN

Schedule


: Saturday-Sunday (7a-7p)

Location/Setting:


San Antonio, TX

Age Range


: Adult

Acuity:


Feeding tube, tracheostomy, ventilator & med administration (Training Available)

We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, were proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Heres what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Culture

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  Indeeds Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company
  
  



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  Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women
  
  

Why Join Us?

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  Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
  
  



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  Paid Time Off Available
  
  



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  Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts we will work with your availability!
  
  



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  24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
  
  



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  Aveanna has a tablet in each patients home allowing for electronic documentation
  
  



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  Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training
  
  



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  Weekly and/or Daily Pay
  
  



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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
  
  



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  Employee Relief Fund
  
  

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

We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isnt just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults.


We are a national leader


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Qualifications

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  Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
  
  






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  Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
  
  





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  Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
  
  



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  TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
  
  



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  Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
  
  



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  Must have reliable transportation
  
  

Aveanna Healthcare


is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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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 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 patients 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.

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

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 sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

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

Please note 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.


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