Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – $24–28/hr

We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and are growing! At Aveanna, we foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way.

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• Health, Dental, Vision, and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts; we will work with your availability.
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation
• Career pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund
• Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

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 physician's orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to 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.
• Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves 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 patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educate the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and meet the patient’s nursing needs.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills, and skill evaluations.

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered RN license.
• Current CPR certification (with hands‑on component).
• TB skin test – 2 step (current within last 12 months).
• One year of prior hands‑on nursing experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.
• Continuing education as required by state.

• 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 and policies and procedures.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing,…