Private Duty Nurse (LPN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Weekly and/or Daily Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Private Duty Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care under RN supervision. This role involves observing patient conditions, documenting care, and participating in care planning. Preferred candidates will have an active LPN license, current CPR certification, and some hands-on nursing experience. The company offers health benefits, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and connection.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component).
• Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
• Observe and assess patient condition and report changes.
• Document activities, assessments, and nursing actions timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective problem-solving

Time management

Good organization

Communication skills

Education

Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Join 여러분 to apply for the Private Duty Nurse (LPN) role at Aveanna Healthcare.

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.

Award‑winning Culture

• 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 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 employmentалтын status and employment location

Position Overview

The Licensed Transpar 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 observe and assess patient condition and care needs and report changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• Document allκολουactivities, 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.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures odors that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process,麼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 programmes, 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.

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 respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

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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 noreferrer may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Moses

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

As an employer accepting Medicare andаміatheric 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.