Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Needed

Aveanna Healthcare; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A healthcare company seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Glendale, California, to provide urgent case coverage for a ventilator-dependent patient. Applicants must have a valid CA LVN license and at least one year of nursing experience. Responsibilities include delivering quality patient care, documenting all nursing actions, and educating patients and families. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and flexible scheduling options. Competitive pay ranges from $30 to $33 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered CA LVN license required.
• Current CPR certification necessary.
• One year of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care and adhere to the care plan.
• Observe and assess patient condition continuously.
• Educate patients and families about self-care techniques.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Time management

Effective problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Join a Company That Puts People First!

Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN

Urgent case coverage needed in Glendale for patient who is Ventilator dependent.

$30-33/HR - Case specific

Monday – Friday: 8am to 4pm

• At least 1 year of LVN experience required

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, 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 has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing 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
• Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location

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.
• Participates, implements, and updates 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.
• Provides 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.
• Maintains knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

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 of 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.

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 year of pediatrics experience.
• California – One year of experience required working under current nursing license.
• Louisiana – One year of experience required working as a licensed nurse.
• Continuing Education as required by state.

Preferences

• Six 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.
• Must have the ability for prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have a 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 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.

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