Aveanna Healthcare Private Duty Nurse LVN - New Graduate**Excellent Benefits**

San Antonio

Job Description Job Description b' Aveanna Private Duty Nurse\xc2\xa0- New Grad

Aveanna\xe2\x80\x99s Private Duty nurses assist our patients with transitioning home from the hospital and provide the continuous care they need so they can remain at home with their loved ones.\xc2\xa0 Our comprehensive hands-on new grad training program is tailored to each nurse to ensure you have the education, support, and resources to be successful working in a home independently. This training involves an instructor led component, competency demonstrations, and in-home precepting with another nurse. Our local office is looking for compassionate nurses in the following areas who would like to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of their patients:\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

San Antonio

East San Antonio\xc2\xa0

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Find yourself at Aveanna! We are a leading national provider of home health services to medically fragile children and adults, and our mission is\xc2\xa0to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered,\xc2\xa0one patient at a time. \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

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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\xe2\x80\x99s growing!\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

What our New Grads find at Aveanna:\xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Compassion and Purpose\xe2\x80\x941:1 nurse-to-medically-fragile-patient ratio

Community and Connection\xe2\x80\x94cases close to home\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Development and Support\xe2\x80\x94\xe2\x80\xaftailored training and 24/7 clinical support

Growth and Inclusion\xe2\x80\x94career and skillset advancement opportunities\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Excitement and Happiness\xe2\x80\x94a place to call HOME\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Benefits* \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Paid Time Off available\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Weekly and/or daily pay\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Overtime opportunities\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Electronic documentation\xe2\x80\x94a tablet in every home!\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)

Company-sponsored continuing education credits\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

401(k) savings plan with employer matching\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Paid in-house trach and vent training available

Awards and recognition Program\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Employee Relief Fund\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

24/7 local support\xc2\xa0

Responsibilities\xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Implementation of physicians\xe2\x80\x99 prescribed plan of care\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Patient assessments and coordination of care\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Compliant, timely documentation of care provided in system of record\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Health promotion, teaching, and training of family members\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Responsible for accepting and writing verbal orders from physicians as required and for obtaining co-signature of Case Manager on all verbal orders\xc2\xa0

Follow up with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems, concerns, and/or changes in client condition\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Performs other appropriate duties as assigned\xc2\xa0

Qualifications \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN/LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Current CPR certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or BLS\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf\xe2\x80\xaf

TB skin test (current within last 12 months)\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

Must have reliable transportation\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

*Benefit eligibility is dependent upon employment status \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

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Aveanna\xc2\xa0Healthcare \xc2\xa0is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0

CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California\xc2\xa0

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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

\xe2\x80\xa2 Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient\xe2\x80\x99s nursing needs.

\xe2\x80\xa2 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

\xe2\x80\xa2 Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

\xe2\x80\xa2 Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice

\xe2\x80\xa2 Current CPR certification

\xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements:

\xe2\x80\xa2 South Carolina \xe2\x80\x93 One (1) year of pediatrics experience

\xe2\x80\xa2 California \xe2\x80\x93 One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license

\xe2\x80\xa2 Louisiana \xe2\x80\x93 One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse

\xe2\x80\xa2 Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences

\xe2\x80\xa2 Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting

\xe2\x80\xa2 Home health experience

Other Skills/Abilities

\xe2\x80\xa2 Attention to detail

\xe2\x80\xa2 Time Management

\xe2\x80\xa2 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

\xe2\x80\xa2 Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to travel

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to lift 50 pounds

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

\xe2\x80\xa2 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sit and climb stairs

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must have visual and hearing acuity

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must have strong sense of smell and touch

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

\xe2\x80\xa2 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

\xe2\x80\xa2 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.

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