Bilingual Private Duty Nurse; LPN

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Company Overview - We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation. We 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
• Flexible scheduling – full time, part time, or PRN
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Electronic documentation via tablet in each patient’s home
• Career pathing opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or daily pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
• Employee Relief Fund

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

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.

• Delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuous observation and assessment of patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to supervisor/physician as appropriate.
• Timely documentation of all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and care coordination.
• Participation and implementation of the nursing care plan.
• Initiation of appropriate nursing actions based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes.
• Intervention and care to prevent or reduce risk in response to changes in patient needs.
• Compliance with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Use of infection control measures to protect staff and patients according to OSHA standards.
• Patient and family education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Participation in educational programs and continuing education to maintain nursing competencies.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification (hands‑on).
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and reposition patients without assistance.

• Six months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Home health experience.
• Experience working under a nursing license in California, South Carolina or Louisiana as specified.

• Speak, read, write and understand English.
• Travel and relocate in the field as required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and reposition patients independently.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching and twisting.
• Sufficient visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations.

• Ability to work in varied environments, possibly exposed to allergens, bodily fluids or infectious diseases.