In Home Health Care RN - Low Acuity - Availability

Registered Nurse – RN – Full Time Days

Schedule:

Monday through Friday - 8AM to 4PM

Location:

Gonzales, TX

Age Range:
Pediatrics

Acuity:
Feeding Tube, Medication Administration

• 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
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna tablet 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* (eligibility varies by employment status and location)

* Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location

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

Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physician's orders for each patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition; report changes to supervisor/physician as appropriate.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner.
• Develop, 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; implement interventions to prevent or reduce risk.
• Accept 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 patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educate patient and family regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, prevention strategies, and nursing needs.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies through educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management, and skill evaluations.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Ambulatory RN – 2 years of experience with vital assessment, plan of care development, and telephone triage.
• Medical Surgical RN – 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Peri‑Operative Care RN – 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, preferably with oncology experience.

• 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.
• 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 reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• 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, which may involve exposure to allergens and various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

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. 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.