Licensed Practical Nurses Needed

Aveanna Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to compassionate homecare! As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you'll play a vital role in delivering quality patient care while working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position offers flexible scheduling options, competitive pay, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career where you can grow and thrive while putting people first!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

24/7 Local Support

Career Pathing Opportunities

Weekly and/or Daily Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Relief Fund

Qualifications

• Must have an active CA LVN license and current CPR certification.
• One year prior hands-on nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
• Observe and assess patient conditions, reporting changes as needed.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Documentation

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Join a Company That Puts People First!

Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN

We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way.

Pay Rate: $27-33/HR DOE

Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Award-Winning Culture
2. Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
3. Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Why Join Us?

1. Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
2. Paid Time Off Available
3. Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
4. 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
5. Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
6. Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
7. Weekly and/or Daily Pay
8. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
9. Employee Relief Fund

*Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered CA LVN license
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
• TB skin test - 2 step (current within last 12 months)
• One year prior hands-on nursing experience
• Must have reliable transportation
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
• Continuing Education as required by state

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 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

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.