Aveanna Healthcare Private Duty Nurse LVN - Nights & Weekends

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN. 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. Openings North Austin Round Rock Pflugerville Giddings Surrounding Areas Awards & Recognition Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024 (Indeed) Award‑Winning Culture Why Join Us? 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 has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing 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 and is dependent on employment status and location). Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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's orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. 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 (with 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. 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. Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieve expected outcomes. Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implement 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 both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards. Educate the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s 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. South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience. California – One (1) year of experience required 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 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. Compliance 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr