Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Aveanna Healthcare. We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing. Aveanna fosters a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Pay Rates: $28-33/HR DOE. Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. Not accepting new grads at this time.

• Award-Winning Culture
• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture;
  Best CEO in 2024 (as ranked by Comparably)

• 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
• 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 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.
• Observe and assess patient condition and care needs; report changes to supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• 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 and achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize changes in patient needs requiring intervention and implement care to prevent or reduce risk.
• Comply with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures according to OSHA standards.
• Educate the patient and family regarding 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 continuing education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted California LVN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• TB skin test – 2-step (current within last 12 months).
• One year prior hands-on nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.
• Continuing Education as required by state.

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

• Six 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, read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and reposition patients/equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting; able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity; strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

• May be exposed to allergens and other various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

This job description is not designed to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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