Pediatric Home Care Nurse (LPN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Parkston (SD); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Daily/Weekly Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Pathing

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare provider in Parkston is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide skilled nursing care under a Registered Nurse's supervision. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, documenting activities, and educating patients and families. Candidates must possess an active LPN license and CPR certification, with reliable transportation. The role offers flexible scheduling, health benefits, and a supportive local team, creating an environment focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Must have an LPN/LVN license in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification with hands-on component.
• Prior nursing experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care per physician orders.
• Continuously assess patient condition and report changes.
• Document all nursing actions and coordination of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes.

Kenntnisse

Patient care coordination

Assessment and documentation

Infection control measures

Communication skills

Reliability

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license

Tools

Electronic documentation tablet

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice. Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification (with hands‑on component). Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
• TB skin test (current within last 12 months).
• Six months prior hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

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.

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