Private Duty Nurse LVN : Low Acuity - TimeAvailability

Overview

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Aveanna Healthcare. We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing, with a culture that values diversity and supports our team members. We currently have patients and openings in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, South Austin, and surrounding areas.

• 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 available to accommodate your availability
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• A tablet in each patient 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 varies by employment status and location

Aveanna is a national leader in home care delivered with heartfelt compassion and empathy. Our LPN/LVNs work together to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes in both pediatric and adult homecare settings.

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) 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 after hire if necessary
• TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
• Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Equal Opportunity Employer; encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds
• State-specific requirements:
  South Carolina – 1 year pediatrics;
  California – 1 year experience under current nursing license;
  Louisiana – 1 year experience under current nursing license;
  Continuing Education as required by state

• Essential Job Functions (see responsibilities below)

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Observe and assess patient condition; report changes to supervisor or physician
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care promptly
• Participate in, implement, and update the nursing care plan
• Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes
• Recognize changes 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 per OSHA standards
• Educate patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies
• Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies through education and skill evaluations

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Practical or Vocational Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and adherence to policies

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to reposition patients and move equipment; prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Ability to sit and climb stairs; visual and hearing acuity
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in home or during transport

• Function in diverse environments; exposure to allergens
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions where appropriate.