Aveanna Healthcare PDN LVN: Nights
On-siteDinero, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide skilled nursing care and coordinate patient outcomes under RN supervision in accordance with physician orders and care plans. Continuously assess patient conditions, document all activities and nursing actions, and implement updated care plans to achieve expected outcomes. Recognize changes in patient needs requiring intervention to prevent or reduce risk while educating families on disease processes and self-care techniques. Maintain infection control measures per OSHA standards and comply with state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act. Perform physical duties including repositioning patients, moving equipment, and responding to emergency situations in home environments.
Required Qualifications
- Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
- Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
- Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
- TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
- Must have reliable transportation
- 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
- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
- 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
- Must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
- Continuing Education as required by state
- One (1) year of pediatrics experience (South Carolina)
- One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license (California)
- One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse (Louisiana)
Desired Qualifications
- Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
- Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
- Home health experience
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Good organization and communication skills
- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
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