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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Aveanna Healthcare

Mitchellville, Iowa

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.

Posted Sep 18

Shift and hours
Days, nights, and weekend shifts Days, nights, and weekend shifts- we will work with your availability!
Unit and setting
Home Health Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults.children and adults
License
LPN or LVN license Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practiceactive, unencumbered LPN/LVN license
Term
Per Diem Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN.Full-time, part-time, or PRN

Do you qualify?

License
active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
License
current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
Certification
CPR certification with hands-on component Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
Certification
current CPR certification Current CPR certification
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
one year of experience working under current nursing license (California) California - One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license
Experience
one year of experience working as a licensed nurse (Louisiana) Louisiana - One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse
Experience
one year of pediatrics experience (South Carolina) South Carolina - One (1) year of pediatrics experience
Also asks
TB skin test within last 12 months TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
Also asks
reliable transportation Must have reliable transportation
Also asks
demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Also asks
continuing education as required by state Continuing Education as required by state

Preferred

Experience
six months prior hands-on nursing experience Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
Experience
six months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
Experience
home health experience Home health experience

What it pays

Eligibility
dependent upon employment status and location *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life InsuranceHealth, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off AvailablePaid Time Off Available
  • Benefits24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
  • BenefitsCareer Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid trainingCareer Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training
  • BenefitsWeekly and/or Daily PayWeekly and/or Daily Pay
  • BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discountEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
More benefits (10)
  • BenefitsEmployee Relief FundEmployee Relief Fund
  • Paid training
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Life insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
delivering and coordinating quality patient care per physician orders Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
Day to day
observing, assessing, and reporting changes in patient condition Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
Day to day
documenting care, assessments, and nursing actions timely Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
Day to day
participating, implementing, and updating the nursing care plan Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
Day to day
taking nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
Day to day
implementing care to prevent or reduce risk Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
Day to day
complying with policies, regulations, accrediting bodies, and Nurse Practice Act
Day to day
providing care utilizing OSHA infection control measures Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
Day to day
educating patient and family on disease process and self-care Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs.
Day to day
participating in educational programs, CEUs, and skill evaluations
Charting
in-home tablet for electronic documentation Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
Hours stated
Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
Weekends
Weekends required
Travel
travel required Must be able to travel

The workplace

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Aveanna Healthcare
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on Aveanna Healthcare’s careers page.

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Join a Company That Puts People First!

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. Here’s what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Culture

Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women

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 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

We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we 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 Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.

Qualifications

Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice

o Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 60 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 Insert state-specific requirement here Must have reliable transportation

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

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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.

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.
  • 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 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 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 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.

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.

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