Private Duty Nurse RN at Aveanna Healthcare
Company: Confidential
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 26, 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.
Now offering enhanced Rates**
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.
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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