Pediatric Nurse LPN

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Aveanna Healthcare is a leading provider of pediatric and adult care services, specializing in home healthcare. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our patients and their families by delivering compassionate and personalized care in the comfort of their own homes. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, Aveanna Healthcare is committed to excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Bala Cynwyd, PA. As an Aveanna Healthcare LPN, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families by providing high-quality clinical care in a home healthcare setting. This position offers flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation packages.

• Perform patient assessments and assist in developing individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes in condition to the supervising RN or physician.
• Provide patient and family education on healthcare management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families throughout the care continuum.

• Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of six months of clinical experience, preferably in a home healthcare or pediatric setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes within the Philadelphia area.

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Continuing education assistance and professional development opportunities.

• 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.

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current,…