In Home Healthcare LVN: Adult Patient; Weekend Night Shifts

Job Overview

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN

Schedule:

Saturday (6:30pm-12:30am)

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Age Range:
Adult

Acuity:
Feeding tube & med administration (Training Available)

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

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• 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 has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing 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 can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides and documents skilled nursing care, following the developed care plan and physician’s orders for each patient while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, and report changes to the supervisor or physician.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in, 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 that require intervention; 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 using infection control measures that protect staff and patients according to OSHA standards.
• Educate the patient and family about 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, CEUs, internal learning management skills, and skill evaluations.

• 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.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Additional state‑specific requirements:
  • South Carolina – one (1) year of pediatrics experience.
  • California – one (1) year of experience working under 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.

• 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 reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments that may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

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.

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

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