Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN)
Position OverviewThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (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.
LVN Rate Range:
$27-32/HR$250 sign-on bonus after completing 40 hours Essential Job Functionso Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
o Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
o Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
o Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
o Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
o Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
o Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
o Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
o Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needs.
o Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.
Requirementso Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
o Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practiceo Current CPR certificationo Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and proceduresAdditional state
Specific Requirements:
o California - One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing licenseo Continuing Education as required by stateOther Skills/Abilitieso Attention to detailo Time Managemento Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutiono Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementso Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englisho Must be able to travelo Must be able to lift 50 poundso Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingo Must be able to sit and climb stairso Must have visual and hearing acuityo Must have strong sense of smell and toucho Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmento Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionso Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutieso 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in CaliforniaAs 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.
Salary:
$27.
00 - $32.
00 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
LVN Rate Range:
$27-32/HR$250 sign-on bonus after completing 40 hours Essential Job Functionso Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
o Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
o Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
o Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
o Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
o Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
o Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
o Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
o Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needs.
o Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.
Requirementso Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
o Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practiceo Current CPR certificationo Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and proceduresAdditional state
Specific Requirements:
o California - One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing licenseo Continuing Education as required by stateOther Skills/Abilitieso Attention to detailo Time Managemento Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutiono Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementso Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englisho Must be able to travelo Must be able to lift 50 poundso Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingo Must be able to sit and climb stairso Must have visual and hearing acuityo Must have strong sense of smell and toucho Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmento Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionso Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutieso 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in CaliforniaAs 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.
Salary:
$27.
00 - $32.
00 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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