Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide and document skilled nursing care under RN supervision across patient home settings. You will assess patient conditions, follow physician orders, document actions, and participate in care planning to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong communication with patients and families, adherence to infection control, and ongoing education about disease processes and self-care.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observe and assess patient condition and report changes to supervisor/physician.
• Document all nursing actions and coordination of care.
• Participate and update the nursing care plan.
• Maintain infection control per OSHA standards.
• Educate patient and family on disease, self-care and prevention.

Skills

LPN/LVN

CPR Certification

Clinical Assessments

Documentation

Nursing Care Plans

Patient Education

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Overview

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 physician orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting Home health experience.

Other Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or stressful situations
• Demonstrated sound judgment and appropriate decision-making skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining professional standards

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and twist for prolonged periods
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Ability to travel as required to patient locations
• Must be able to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must be able to respond appropriately, physically and mentally, to emergency situations in home or care settings
• Must have sensory perception, including smell and touch

Language

Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English

Work Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Potential 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.