Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Temecula
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Aveanna Healthcare, one of the largest pediatric and adult home
health care companies in the U.S., is hiring compassionate Licensed
Vocational Nurses (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients
in the home setting. We are the hearts of 40,000 caregivers and
trusted by over 33,000 families. Pay Rate: $27-32/HR Position
Overview The Licensed Vocational 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 --- One (1) year of experience
required working under current nursing license --- Continuing
Education as required by state of CA 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. Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides
equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state
and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. CCPA
Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in
California 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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Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, El Cajon , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Healthcare , Temecula, California
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