Private Duty Nurse LVNAdult Patients

Aveanna Private DutyNurse (LVN orLPN)

Adult Patient : Full Time / Part Time Days

AveannasPrivate Duty nurses assist our patients with transitioning homefrom the hospital and provide the continuous care needed to remainat home with their loved ones.

We match our nurses to theirpatients based on skill age health condition and acuity level. Ournurses make a positive and lasting impact on theirpatients' lives by providing oneonone care ranging from 8to 16hour shifts.

We currently have patients andopenings in :

• zip 78255San Antonio & SurroundingAreas
• AvailableDays : MondayFriday8am5pm

Findyourself at Aveanna! We are a leading nationalprovider of home health services to medically fragile children andadults and our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare isdelivered one 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 nursesfind atAveanna :

• Compassion andPurpose 1 : 1 nursetomedicallyfragilepatient ratio
• Community and Connection cases close to home
• Flexibility and Balance selfschedulingfulltime parttime or PRN. Days nights and weekend shifts we willwork with your availability!
• Growth andInclusion career and skillset advancement opportunities
• Excitement and Happiness a place to call HOME

Benefits*

• Health dental vision and companypaidlife 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

• Implementation ofphysicians 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

• Must have and maintain an activeunencumbered license (RN / LPN / LVN) in the state in which theclinician will practice
• Current CPRcertification from American Red Cross American Heart Association orBLS
• TB skin test (current within last 12months)
• Six months prior handson nursingexperience preferred but not required
• Musthave reliable transportation
• Benefit eligibilityis dependent upon employmentstatus

AveannaHealthcare isan Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants fromdiverse backgrounds to apply.

CCPANotice for Job 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 :