Licensed Practical Nurse - Reading, United States - Aveanna Healthcare

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    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
    Proficient in Microsoft Office 360, to include Word, Excel, and TEAMS
    Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
    Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
    Attention to detail
    Time Management
    Strong commitment to excellence
    Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
    Excellent organization and communication skills
    Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills

    Physical Demands
    Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
    Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 pounds
    Prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
    Must be able to sit and climb stairs
    Must have visual and hearing acuity

    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.

    Vaccination Requirements

    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.

    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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