- Aveanna Healthcare
- Milford, DE
- 05-14-2024
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Aveanna Healthcare. As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while ensuring adherence to care plans, physician orders, and professional standards.
Essential Job Functions
- Deliver quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
- Continuously assess patient condition and report changes to supervisors.
- Document all care activities, assessments, and coordination promptly.
- Implement and update nursing care plans.
- Take appropriate nursing actions based on assessments to achieve expected outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes and self-care techniques.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance.
Preferences
- Six months of recent clinical care experience as a Licensed Nurse.
- Home health experience.
Skills/Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
- Must be able to travel and lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to reposition patients, move equipment, bend, stand, and walk.
- Visual and hearing acuity, smell and touch senses.
Environment
Must be able to work in various environments with potential exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aveanna Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, providing EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Compliance with all health-related requirements is mandatory for employees accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds.