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Aveanna Healthcare

Pediatric Home Care Nurse (LPN)

Aveanna Healthcare, Watertown, South Dakota, United States, 57201

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Pediatric Home Care Nurse (LPN)

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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.

Qualifications

Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice

Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days

Current CPR certification (with hands‑on component) – Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.

TB skin test (current within last 12 months)

Six months prior hands‑on nursing experience preferred but not required

Must have reliable transportation

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.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off available

Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts – we will work with your availability.

24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians

Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation

Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement

Weekly and/or Daily Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Employee Relief Fund

Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

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Contact Questions about this opportunity? Call

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877‑266‑5795 .

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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