Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

External Overview:
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.

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  New graduate program.
• Adult to pediatric program.
• Paid time off to full time employees.
• Flexible schedules, tell us your availability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
  
  
  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.
  • Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
    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
    • Continuing Education as required by state
    • Prefer 1 year of Long Term Care Experience
      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 have visual and hearing acuity
          • Must be able to climb stairs and be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to travel.
          • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
          • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting to sit.
            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.

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