Private Duty Nurse LPN

Aveanna Healthcare; Norfolk (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off Available

Flexible scheduling

Career Pathing with skill advancement

Weekly and/or daily Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount

Employee Relief Fund

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to deliver quality patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include coordinating care, documenting activities, and educating patients on their health needs.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing school, hold a current nursing license, and possess CPR certification. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of pediatrics experience required in South Carolina.
• One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license in California.
• One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse in Louisiana.
• Continuing Education as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Observe and assess patient condition and report changes to supervisor.
• Document all activities, assessments, and nursing actions in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective problem‑solving

Good organization

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse

Current CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN

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 physician’s 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.

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 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.

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 has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation.
• Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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