Private Duty Nurse LPN

Aveanna Healthcare; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career path opportunities

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in Westport, Connecticut. This position offers a supportive workplace culture and flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts. Ideal candidates will have an active LPN/LVN license and a commitment to compassionate homecare for diverse patients. Join Aveanna's award-winning team to make a real difference in healthcare delivery. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active license (LPN/LVN) in CT.
• Current CPR certification with hands-on component.
• TB skin test current within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate homecare for children and adults.
• Work collaboratively with the Aveanna team for clinical outcomes.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse / Vocational Nurse

Current CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Compassionate care

Education

Active unencumbered LPN/LVN license

Six months of hands-on nursing experience

Job description

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/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.

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 with days, nights, and weekend shifts. We will work with your availability.
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna supplies a tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation
• Career pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or daily pay options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund
• Newly hired variable‑hour and part‑time employees are measured for eligibility into our ACA benefits plans over their first 12 months of employment. Employees who work at least 130 hours per month during this period will be invited to enroll in our ACA benefits plans, offering a range of medical, dental and vision options.
• Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and location.

We consider it both a privilege and an honor to 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 LPN/LVNs works together to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider; we are a national leader in compassionate homecare for children and adults.

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 after hire if necessary.
• TB skin test current within the last 12 months.
• Six months of prior hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

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