In Home Nursing RN/LVN- Pediatric High Acuity: Full-Time Nights

RN / LVN Private Duty Nurse

Weekend Nights

Full-Time Position Available

Our local office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide care for a very special client / patient. Here are some of the details of this case, more can be discussed by applying or contacting the local office :

Schedule : Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 7p -7a

Location / Setting : San Marcos, TX

Age Range : Adult

Acuity : Trach and Ventilator / High Acuity

Our South Austin team is currently searching for RN's (or LVN's) to assist us with an high acuity adult patient. The patient is trach and ventilator dependent so proficienct hands-on skills are preferred, but not required.

Training and orientation are also provided!)

Patient Specifics : Family dynamic is loving and warm allowing for an environment where the nurse feels safe and welcomed to assist a beautiful family in need.

Enjoys music, movies, books, and anything that stimulates the patient's mind! The patient is very intelligent and loves wholesome conversations with the nurse.

Family is looking for consistent weekend availability from 7PM to 7AM.

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If you're looking for a unique assignment located in a gorgeous part of San Marcos, TX that allows you to help a fantastic family, please do not hesistate to apply or call me at 512-402-7816!

Find yourself at Aveanna! We are a leading national provider of home health services to medically fragile children and adults, and our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time.

We need you to help us provide the best possible life to those who trust their care to us. Our incredible Care Team consists of over 47,000 caregivers supporting more than 50,000 patients in 33 states, and it’s growing!

What our nurses find at Aveanna :

• Compassion and Purpose 1 : 1 nurse-to-medically-fragile-patient ratio
• Community and Connection cases close to home
• Flexibility and Balance self-scheduling, full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts we will work with your availability!
• Growth and Inclusion career and skillset advancement opportunities
• Excitement and Happiness a place to call HOME

Benefits*

• Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off available
• Weekly and / or daily pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Electronic documentation a tablet in every home!
• Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)
• Company-sponsored continuing education credits
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount
• Paid in-house trach and vent training available
• Awards and recognition Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• 24 / 7 local support

Responsibilities

• Implementation of physicians’ prescribed plan of care
• Patient assessments and coordination of care
• Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies
• Compliant, timely documentation of care provided in system of record
• Health promotion, teaching, and training of family members
• Responsible for accepting and writing verbal orders from physicians as required and for obtaining co-signature of Case Manager on all verbal orders
• Follow up with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems, concerns, and / or changes in client condition
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN / LPN / LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
• Current CPR certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or BLS
• TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
• Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Benefit eligibility is dependent upon employment status

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Develop, 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 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 Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements :

• 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
• Continuing Education as required by state

Additional discipline specific requirements :

• Medical Oncology RN - 2 years Registered Nurse experience with cardiac monitoring and oncology experience
• Ambulatory RN - 2 years experience with vital assessment, plan of care development, and telephone triage
• Medical Surgical RN - 2 years Registered Nurse experience
• Peri-Operative Care RN - 2 years of Registered Nurse, preferably with oncology experience

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
• 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 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

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.

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.

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