Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - $./hr Full and Part Time Positions

Aveanna Healthcare, the largest pediatric home health care company in the U.is hiring compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting. LVN Rate: $33-$35/HR

*Palmdale: Part time, Monday and Friday only, 9am - 5pm.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (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.

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.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license

Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting

Home health experience

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must have visual and hearing acuity

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

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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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.

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.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice

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 working under current nursing license

Louisiana One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse

Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting

Home health experience

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must have visual and hearing acuity

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

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

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