Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Aveanna Healthcare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide compassionate homecare. The role involves delivering skilled nursing care, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams. New graduates are welcome to apply, with flexible scheduling options available.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off Available

Flexible scheduling

24/7 local support

Career pathing opportunities

Weekly and/or Daily Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Employee Relief Fund

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered CA LVN license.
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component).
• One year prior hands-on nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care.
• Document all activities, assessments, and nursing actions in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families on disease, self-care, and prevention strategies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Join to apply for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) role at Aveanna Healthcare

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: $28-35 HR

New grads welcome to apply!

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, and Culture, and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Why Join Us?

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

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 (LVNs) works together to 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
• Reliable transportation
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care 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.
• Assess patient condition and care needs continuously and report changes appropriately.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and care coordination in a timely manner.
• Participate in, implement, and update the nursing care plan.
• Take appropriate nursing actions based on assessments to achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize changes requiring intervention and implement care to prevent or reduce risks.
• Comply with policies, regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care using infection control measures per OSHA standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease, self-care, and prevention strategies.
• Maintain knowledge through ongoing education, internal learning, and skill evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

• South Carolina – One year of pediatrics experience.
• California – One year of experience working under the current nursing license.
• Louisiana – One year of experience as a licensed nurse.
• Continued education as required by state.

Preferences

• Six months of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Home health experience.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to travel and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Ability to respond physically and mentally to emergencies.

Environment

• Function in various environments, possibly involving exposure to allergens and infectious materials.

Other Duties

• This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.