Aveanna healthcare private duty nurse lvn - nights/weekends
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
$1,500 Sign On Bonus/Aveanna Private Duty Nurse - Weekend LVN
Aveanna's Private Duty nurses assist our patients with
transitioning home from the hospital and provide the continuous
care needed to remain at home with their loved ones.We match our
nurses to their patients based on skill, age, health condition, and
acuity level.Our nurses make a positive and lasting impact on their
patients' lives by providing one-on-one care ranging from 8 to
16-hour shifts.We currently have patients and openings in: Austin,
TX 78723 -Schedule: Days (Saturday 7am-7pm) -Acuity: High 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! 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 Balance-
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 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 physicians'
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 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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