Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Sicklerville, New Jersey is looking for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) responsible for delivering quality nursing care as per physician’s orders. The role includes maintaining patient documentation, assessing patient conditions, and providing education to patients and their families. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree, a valid state nursing license, and CPR certification. Attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current and unrestricted state nurse license.
• Possess CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.
• Continuing Education as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
• Educate patients and families on self-care and disease processes.
• Maintain compliance with all health-related regulations.
• Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
• Respond to changes in patient needs and implement care to maintain safety and outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse

Current CPR certification

Job description

Trach/Vent Experience Preferred

• Looking for Mid shifts*

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. Day, evening and night shifts available.

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.
• 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 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care