Trach/Vent Nurse (Lpn)

Job Description

Trach/Vent Nurse (LPN)

Aveanna Healthcare, the largest pediatric home health care company in the U.S., is seeking compassionate Trach/Vent Nurses (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting. Join our team to make a real difference for medically fragile patients during these challenging times.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid LPN license in the respective state.
• Minimum of 6 months of hands-on nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to provide in-home nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one patient care in a home environment.
• Execute physicians' care plans and document care provided accurately.
• Administer prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments, coordinate care, and educate family members.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching.
• State-of-the-art technology for efficient charting.
• 24/7 Team Support, Hourly Pay, and Flexible Scheduling.
• Overtime opportunities, Paid Training, and Continuous Development.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Aveanna is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We comply with all nondiscrimination laws.

Position Overview: The Trach/Vent Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides skilled nursing care following care plans and physician orders, under RN supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Quality patient care delivery in alignment with physician orders.
• Continuous patient assessment and reporting changes in condition.
• Timely documentation of care activities and nursing actions.
• Implementation and updating of nursing care plans.
• Infection control, patient education, and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current LPN license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification and proficiency in clinical assessments and documentation.
• State-specific experience as per requirements.

Preferences:

• Minimum of 6 months recent nursing experience.
• Home health care experience.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, time management, problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• English proficiency, ability to travel, lift 50 pounds, and reposition patients.
• Standing, bending, kneeling, and adequate sensory abilities.
• Response to emergencies, exposure to varied environments.

Environment:

• Function in diverse environments with potential exposure to allergens.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties: Job responsibilities may evolve with changing needs.

Aveanna complies with health-related requirements including vaccination.