LVN​/LPN

Position Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the developed care plan and physicians’ orders while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Pay: $28–34 per hour. Full‑time (Mon–Fri), with additional night shifts and flexible scheduling (full‑time, part‑time, or PRN).

Location:

Orange, CA.

• Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care promptly whenever care is delivered.
• Participate in, implement, and update the nursing care plan.
• Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize changes in patient needs that require intervention and implement care to prevent or reduce risk.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect staff and patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educate the patient and family regarding disease processes, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies in order to meet nursing needs.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing competencies by participating in continuing education and internal learning programs.

• Active, unencumbered LVN license.
• Current CPR certification with hands‑on component.
• TB skin test current within the last 12 months.
• Twelve (12) months of prior hands‑on nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation.

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care policies and procedures.
• Current CPR certification.
• State‑specific requirements:
  • South Carolina – one year of pediatrics experience.
  • California – one year of experience under current nursing license.
  • Louisiana – one year of experience as a licensed nurse.
• Continuing education as required by state.

• At least 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 speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must lift 50 pounds.
• Must reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Must perform prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

• Must function in a variety of environments, possibly exposing 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. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

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