Private Duty Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Atlantic City
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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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 $26 In-house trainings provided by Aveanna Clinicians:
Trach/Vent, Adult to Peds, etc. Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem work
available Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, Tuition
Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program Professional
development and growth opportunities available 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. 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, Camden , Private Duty Nurse (LPN/LVN), Healthcare , Atlantic City, New Jersey
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