In Home Healthcare LVN:Adult Patient- Weekend

About This Role

In‑Home Healthcare LVN:
Adult Patient – Full Time / Part Time Weekend Days at Aveanna Healthcare.

Location:

San Antonio, TX 78242
Available Days:
Friday – Sunday, 7 A.M. – 7 P.M.

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 care plan and physicians’ orders for each patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

• Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
• Participates, implements and updates the nursing care plan.
• Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
• Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and meets the patient’s nursing needs.
• Maintains knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

• Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification (hands‑on component) – Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire if necessary.
• TB skin test current within the last 12 months.
• Six months prior hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• 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.

• South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience.
• California – One (1) year of experience working under the 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 sufficiently 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 appropriately 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 other conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

• Please 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 for this job; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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 provides a 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 may vary and is dependent upon employment status and location.

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