LPN

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Aveanna Healthcare

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our team at Aveanna Healthcare. As an LPN, you will be responsible for delivering skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, adhering to care plans and physicians' orders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously assess patient condition and report changes to supervisors/physicians.
• Document activities, assessments, and nursing actions accurately and promptly.
• Participate in care planning and achieve expected outcomes.
• Implement necessary care interventions to prevent/respond to changes in patient needs.
• Comply with Aveanna policies, regulations, and infection control measures.
• Educate patients and families on self-care, disease management, and prevention.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance.
• State-specific experience requirements apply.

Preferences:

• Recent clinical care experience as an LPN.
• Home health experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and communication abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to travel.
• Lift and reposition patients/equipment.
• Various physical activities like walking, standing, bending, etc.
• Visual, hearing, smell, and touch acuity.
• Quick response to emergency situations.

Environment:

• Ability to function in diverse environments, possibly exposed to allergens and infectious conditions.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Please note this job description may not cover all responsibilities; duties may change with notice. Aveanna Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Compliance with health-related requirements, including vaccinations, is mandatory for Medicare and Medicaid providers.