Aveanna healthcare private duty nurse lvn - weekdays low acuity patient
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Cuero
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Private Duty Nurse LVN/LPN - Feeding Tube Day Shifts Our local
office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide
care for a very special client/patient. Here are some of the
details of this case, more can be discussed by applying or
contacting the local office: Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Location/Setting: Cuero, TX Age Group: Child Acuity: Low Aveanna's
Private Duty nurses assist our patients with transitioning home
from the hospital and provide the continuous care they need so they
can remain at home with their loved ones. We match our nurses to
their patients based on skill, age, health condition, and acuity
level. What our nurses find at Aveanna: Compassion and Purpose-1:1
nurse-to-medically-fragile-patient ratio Community and
Connection-cases close to home Flexibility and Understanding-
self-scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and
weekend shifts-we will work with your availability! Growth and
Inclusion-career and skillset advancement opportunities Excitement
and Happiness-a place to call HOME Find yourself at Aveanna! We are
a leading national provider of home health services to medically
fragile children and adults, and our mission is to revolutionize
the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We need you
to help us provide the best possible life to those who trust their
care to us. Our incredible Care Team consists of over 47,000
caregivers supporting more than 50,000 patients in 33 states, and
it's growing! Benefits* Health, dental, vision, and company-paid
life insurance Paid Time Off available Weekly and/or daily pay
Overtime opportunities Electronic documentation-a tablet in every
home! Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply) Company-sponsored
continuing education credits 401(k) savings plan with employer
matching Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount Paid
in-house trach and vent training available Awards and recognition
Program Employee Relief Fund 24/7 local support Responsibilities
Implementation of physician's prescribed plan of care Patient
assessments and coordination of care Administration of prescribed
medication, treatments, and therapies Compliant, timely
documentation of care provided in system of record Health
promotion, teaching, and training of family members Responsible for
accepting and writing verbal orders from physicians as required and
for obtaining co-signature of Case Manager on all verbal orders
Follow up with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case
Manager on client problems, concerns, and/or changes in client
condition Performs other appropriate duties as assigned
Qualifications Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered
license (RN/LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will
practice Current CPR certification from American Red Cross,
American Heart Association, or BLS TB skin test (current within
last 12 months) Six months prior hands-on nursing experience
preferred but not required Must have reliable transportation
*Benefit eligibility is dependent upon employment status Aveanna
Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job
Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California
Possibly tweak [MH1] Position Overview 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. Essential Job Functions
--- 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. --- Participate, implement and update
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. --- Provide 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 in meeting the patient's
nursing needs. --- Maintain knowledge of competencies related to
the nursing profession by participating in educational programs,
continued education units, internal learning management skills and
skill evaluations. Requirements --- Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing. --- 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 and policies and
procedures Additional state specific requirements: --- South
Carolina - One (1) year of pediatrics experience --- California -
One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing
license --- Louisiana - One (1) year of experience required working
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 Requirements ---
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 strong sense of
smell and touch --- Must be able to sufficiently reposition
patients and move equipment without assistance --- Must be able to
appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency
situations in the home or during transport Environment --- Must be
able to function in a wide variety of environments which may
involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions ---
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties --- 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. 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 exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
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