Pediatric Home Care Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse – RNJoin a company that puts people first! We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we're proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here's what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture.Indeed's Work Wellbeing Top 100 CompanyMulti-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 WomenWhy join us?Health, dental, vision and company-paid life insurancePaid time off availableFlexible 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 cliniciansAveanna has a tablet in each patient's home allowing for electronic documentationCareer pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid trainingWeekly and/or daily payEmployee stock purchase plan with 15% discountEmployee relief fund*Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment locationWe 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 Registered Nurses (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn't just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.QualificationsMust have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practiceCompact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 60 daysCurrent 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)Must have reliable transportationAveanna Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Position overview: Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care 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.Questions about this opportunity? Call Darla at 877-266-5795Essential job functionsResponsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician ordersContinuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriateDocuments all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is deliveredDevelop, implement and update the nursing care planTakes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomesRecognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce riskAccepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice ActProvide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standardsEducates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needsMaintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluationsRequirementsGraduate of an accredited diploma, associate or baccalaureate school of nursingCurrent, unrestricted state license as a registered nurse in the state of practiceCurrent CPR certificationDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and proceduresPreferencesSix (6) months of recent experience as a licensed nurse in a clinical care settingHome health experienceOther skills/abilitiesAttention to detailTime managementEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionGood organization and communication skillsPhysical requirementsMust be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishMust be able to travelMust be able to lift 50 poundsProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityMust have strong sense of smell and touchMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceMust be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmentMust be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther dutiesPlease 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.