Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
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. 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.
Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves
expected outcomes. Recognizes changes in patient needs and
responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent
risk or reduce risk. Accepts responsibility for personal and
professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies,
state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse
Practice Act. Provide care utilizing infection control measures
that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA
standards. Educates the patient and family regarding the disease
process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in
meeting the patient's nursing needs. Maintain knowledge of
competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in
educational programs, continued education units, internal learning
management skills and skill evaluations. 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 Additional state specific requirements: South Carolina -
One (1) year of pediatrics experience California - One (1) year of
experience required working under current nursing license Louisiana
- One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse
Continuing Education as required by state 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 be able to travel Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must
be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment
without assistance Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling,
reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and climb stairs Must have
visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense of smell and touch
Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment
without assistance Must be able to appropriately respond physically
and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during
transport Environment Must be able to function in a wide variety of
environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other
various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and
infectious diseases 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. Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation, and training.
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Chesapeake , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Chesapeake, Virginia
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