Aveanna Private DutyNurse LVN/LPN
PartTime / Full Time
Aveannas PrivateDuty nurses assist our patients with transitioning home from thehospital and provide the continuous care they need so they canremain at home with their loved ones. Our comprehensive handson newgrad training program is tailored to each nurse to ensure you havethe education support and resources to be successful working in ahome independently. This training involves an instructor ledcomponent competency demonstrations and inhome precepting withanother nurse. Our local office is looking for compassionate nursesin the following areas who would like to make a positive andlasting impact in the lives of theirpatients:
* SouthAustin
* SanMarcos
* Buda
* Lockhart
* SurroundingAreas
Findyourself at Aveanna! We are a leading nationalprovider of home health services to medically fragile children andadults and our mission isto revolutionize the way homecare isdeliveredone patient at a time.
Weneed you to help us provide the best possible life to those whotrust their care to us. Our incredible Care Team consists of over47000 caregivers supporting more than 50000 patients in 33 statesand its growing!
What our New Gradsfind atAveanna:
* Compassion andPurpose 1:1 nursetomedicallyfragilepatientratio
* Community and Connection cases close tohome
* Development and Support tailored trainingand 24/7 clinical support
* Growth and Inclusioncareer and skillset advancement opportunities
* Excitement and Happiness a place to call HOME
Benefits*
* Healthdental vision and companypaid life insurance
* Paid Time Off available
* Weekly and/or daily pay
* Overtime opportunities
* Electronic documentation a tablet in everyhome!
* Tuition reimbursement (conditionsapply)
* Companysponsored continuing educationcredits
* 401(k) savings plan with employermatching
* Employee stock purchase plan withemployee discount
* Paid inhouse trach and venttraining available
* Awards and recognitionProgram
* Employee ReliefFund
* 24/7 localsupport
Responsibilities
* Implementationof physicians prescribed plan of care
* Patientassessments and coordination ofcare
* Administration of prescribed medicationtreatments and therapies
* Compliant timelydocumentation of care provided in system ofrecord
* Health promotion teaching and trainingof family members
* Responsible for accepting andwriting verbal orders from physicians as required and for obtainingcosignature of Case Manager on all verbalorders
* Follow up with physician client familymembers staff and Case Manager on client problems concerns and/orchanges in client condition
* Performs otherappropriate duties asassigned
Qualifications
* Musthave and maintain an active unencumbered license (RN/LPN/LVN) inthe state in which the clinician willpractice
* Current CPR certification fromAmerican Red Cross American Heart Association or BLS
* TB skin test (current within last 12months)
* Must have reliabletransportation
*Benefiteligibility is dependent upon employmentstatus
AveannaHealthcareisan Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants fromdiverse backgrounds to apply.
CCPA Notice forJob Applicants Contractors and Employees Residing inCalifornia
PositionOverview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) isresponsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing careunder the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with thedeveloped care plan and physicians orders for each individualpatient while adhering to confidentiality standards andprofessional boundaries at all times.
EssentialJob Functions
Responsible for the delivery andcoordination of quality patient care in compliance with physicianorders.
Continuously observes and assesses patientcondition and care needs and reports changes in condition to thesupervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
Documents allactivities assessments nursing actions responses and coordinationof 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 achievesexpected outcomes.
Recognizes changes in patient needsand responses requiring intervention and implements care to preventrisk or reduce risk.
Accepts responsibility for personaland professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policiesstate and federal regulations accrediting bodies and the NursePractice Act.
Provide care utilizing infection controlmeasures that protect both the staff and the patient according toOSHA standards.
Educates the patient and family regardingthe disease process selfcare techniques and prevention strategiesand in meeting the patients nursing needs.
Maintainknowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession byparticipating in educational programs continued education unitsinternal learning management skills and skillevaluations.
Requirements
Graduate ofan accredited school of nursing.
Current unrestrictedstate license as a Licensed Nurse in the state ofpractice
Current CPR certification
Demonstratedproficiency in clinical assessments documentation and compliancewith nursing care and policies and procedures
Additionalstate specific requirements:
South Carolina One (1) yearof pediatrics experience
California One (1) year ofexperience required working under current nursing license
Louisiana One (1) year of experience required working as a licensednurse
Continuing Education as required bystate
Preferences
Six (6) months ofrecent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical caresetting
Home health experience
OtherSkills/Abilities
Attention to detail
TimeManagement
Effective problemsolving and conflictresolution
Good organization and communicationskills
Physical Requirements
Must beable to speak write read and understand English
Must beable to travel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipmentwithout assistance
Prolonged walking standing bendingkneeling reaching twisting
Must be able to sit and climbstairs
Must have visual and hearing acuity
Musthave strong sense of smell and touch
Must be able tosufficiently reposition patients and move equipment withoutassistance
Must be able to appropriately respondphysically and mentally to emergency situations in the home orduring transport
Environment
Must beable to function in a wide variety of environments which mayinvolve exposure to allergens and other variousconditions
Possible exposure to blood bodily fluids andinfectious diseases
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.
As an employeraccepting Medicare and Medicaid funds employees must comply withall healthrelated requirements in all relevant jurisdictionsincluding required vaccinations and testing subject to exemptionsfor medical or religious reasons asappropriate.
Notice for Job ApplicantsResiding in California
Remote Work :
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