Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position Overview

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.

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN; days, nights, and weekend shifts as available
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation
• Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund
Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs; report changes to supervisor or physician as appropriate.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner when care is delivered.
• Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
• Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implement care to prevent 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 staff and patients according to OSHA standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of competencies related to nursing by participating in educational programs and continuing education units.

• Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• Compact licenses to be transferred to state of residence within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification with hands‑on component.
• Tuberculosis (TB) skin test within the last 12 months.
• Six months of hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care policies and procedures.

• South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience.
• California – One (1) year of experience working under a current nursing license.
• Louisiana – One (1) year of experience working as a licensed nurse.
• Continuing Education as required by state.

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

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Good organization and communication skills.

• English language proficiency (speak, write, read).
• Ability to travel.
• Lift 50 pounds and reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Sit and climb stairs.
• Visual and hearing acuity; strong sense of smell and touch.
• Physical and mental response to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

• Function in a wide variety of environments, potentially involving allergens and other conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Note:

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California:
See CCPA notice.