Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Hazlet
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
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.Pay and Benefits:Starting rate
$26In-house trainings provided by Aveanna Clinicians: Trach/Vent,
Adult to Peds, etc. Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem work
availableMedical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, Tuition
Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase ProgramProfessional
development and growth opportunities availableEssential 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.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 proceduresAdditional 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 statePreferences:--- Six (6) months of
recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting---
Home health experienceOther Skills/Abilities:--- Attention to
detail--- Time Management--- Effective problem-solving and conflict
resolution--- Good organization and communication skillsPhysical
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 sufficiently
reposition patients and move equipment without assistance--- Must
be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to
emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironment:---
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
diseasesOther 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.**Terms and Conditions may apply (based
on overnight shifts)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.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, New York , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Healthcare , Hazlet, New York
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