Licensed Vocational Nurse; LPN​/LVN

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Aveanna Healthcare

Join a company that puts people first and is one of the leading private‑duty nursing providers in the nation. We celebrate diversity, foster connection, and support our team members every step of the way.

Compensation & Core Requirements

• Pay Rate: $30‑35 per hour
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on nursing experience required; new graduates not accepted
• Must possess reliable transportation and maintain an active, unencumbered CA LVN license
• Current CPR certification with hands‑on component
• TB skin test – 2‑step recent within last 12 months
• Additional state‑specific requirements may apply (see below)

Awards & Culture

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company – 2024
• Best Company for Work‑Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Best CEO – 2024 (ranked by Comparably)

Key Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible scheduling: full‑time, part‑time, or PRN; includes day, night and weekend shifts
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Electronic documentation via tablet in each patient’s home
• Career Pathing and skill‑advancement opportunities
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund
• Benefit eligibility varies by employment status and location

Qualifications

• Active, unaffiliated California LVN license
• Current CPR certification
• TB skin test – 2‑step (certified within last 12 months)
• One year prior hands‑on nursing experience
• Reliable transportation
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing policies and procedures
• Continuing education as required by state

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides skilled nursing care and documentation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include creating and managing patient care plans, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition, reporting changes to supervisor and/or physician.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, and care coordination promptly.
• Participate in nursing care plan implementation and updates.
• Take appropriate nursing actions based on assessment results.
• Recognize changes in patient needs and intervene to prevent or reduce risk.
• Maintain accountability by complying with policies, regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Use infection control measures per OSHA standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, self‑care, and prevention.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies through continued education and internal programs.

Additional Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Unrestricted state license as a licensed nurse in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in assessment, documentation, and nursing policy compliance.

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 as a licensed nurse.
• Continuing education as required by state.

Preferences

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a licensed nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Home health experience.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading).
  Travel required.
  Lifting ability: 50 pounds.
  Ability to reposition patients and move equipment unaided.
  Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
  Ability to sit, climb stairs, adequate visual/hearing acuity, sense of smell and touch.
  Physical response capability for emergency situations.
• Function in diverse environments; possible exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice.

Compliance & Certifications

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 medical or religious exemptions).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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