Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

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 patients 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:
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.

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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