Private Duty Nurse (LPN) - Competitive Weekly Pay

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Private Duty Nurse (LPN) to join Aveanna Healthcare, the largest pediatric home health care company in the U.S. As part of our team, you will provide exceptional skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting, specializing in pediatrics. This role offers a flexible schedule, manageable 1:1 caseloads, and a range of benefits to support your career and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in accordance with physician orders.
• Observe and assess patient condition, report changes to the supervisor or physician.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, and care coordination promptly.
• Participate in developing and updating nursing care plans.
• Take necessary nursing actions based on assessments and achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize and address changes in patient needs to prevent risks.
• Comply with Aveanna policies, regulations, and nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and care strategies.
• Maintain nursing competencies through ongoing education and skill evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse.
• CPR certification.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance.
• Additional state-specific requirements may apply.

Preferences

• Six months of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Home health care experience.

Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and communication abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds and reposition patients.
• Physical agility for walking, standing, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs.
• Visual, hearing, and sensory acuity.
• Response readiness for emergencies.

Environment

• Adaptability to various environments and potential exposure risks.
• Awareness of potential exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.