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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

Proficient in Microsoft Office 360, to include Word, Excel, and TEAMS

Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

Attention to detail

Time Management

Strong commitment to excellence

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Excellent organization and communication skills

Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 pounds

Prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Environment

This is a remote work position that requires availability during posted business hours

The working environment can be stressful due to deadlines, multiple tasks, and general compliance of laws, rules, and regulations

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones

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.

Vaccination Requirements

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.

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.

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