Private Duty Nurse LPN

Licenced Practical Nurse - Private Duty

Aveanna Healthcare

Panora, IA 50216

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Private Duty Nurse LPN

    Unlock your potential as an LPNwith Aveanna Healthcare!

    Enjoy up to $1500 bonus for part-time and $5000 bonus for full-time positions.

    We have in Panora and the surrounding towns.

    Apply today and get scheduled for a phone interview.

    Join Aveanna Healthcare's team of dedicated professionals as an in-home LPN and experience the transformative impact of providing personalized care within the comfort of patients' homes.

    As an Aveanna LPN/RN, you'll build meaningful connections with patients and their families, and develop a deep sense of fulfillment through one-on-one care.

    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.

    Also looking for bilingual (Spanish) speaking caregiver.

    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
    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.

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

    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
    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.

    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

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Continuing education