Aveanna Healthcare
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
– Aveanna Healthcare
Aveanna Healthcare is one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports team members at every step. Join us to deliver compassionate home care to children and adults while achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.
Why Join Us?
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 work with your availability
24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
Tablet in each patient’s home 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
Qualifications
Active, unencumbered
LPN/LVN
license in the state of practice; compact licenses transferred within 90 days
Current CPR certification (hands‑on); Aveanna may assist with certification after hire
Recent TB skin test (within last 12 months)
Six months of prior nursing experience preferred but not required
Reliable transportation
Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with care plans and physician orders, while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
Essential Job Functions
Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders
Observe and assess patient conditions; report changes to supervisor and/or physician
Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care promptly
Participate in, implement, and update nursing care plans
Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes
Recognize changes in patient needs, intervene, and implement care to reduce or prevent risk
Comply with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act
Provide care using infection control measures that protect staff and patients per OSHA standards
Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies
Maintain competency through educational programs, continuing education units, and skill evaluations
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care policies
Additional State Specific Requirements
South Carolina – One year of pediatrics experience
California – One year of experience working under a current nursing license
Louisiana – One year of experience working as a licensed nurse
Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
Six 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
Speak, write, read, and understand English
Travel as needed
Lift 50 pounds; reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
Sit and climb stairs
Visual and hearing acuity; strong sense of smell and touch
Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in home or during transport
Environment
Work in varied environments, possibly involving allergens and other conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
Other Duties Other duties may change at any time with or without notice; this list is not exhaustive.
Aveanna Healthcare
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
– Aveanna Healthcare
Aveanna Healthcare is one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports team members at every step. Join us to deliver compassionate home care to children and adults while achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.
Why Join Us?
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 work with your availability
24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
Tablet in each patient’s home 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
Qualifications
Active, unencumbered
LPN/LVN
license in the state of practice; compact licenses transferred within 90 days
Current CPR certification (hands‑on); Aveanna may assist with certification after hire
Recent TB skin test (within last 12 months)
Six months of prior nursing experience preferred but not required
Reliable transportation
Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with care plans and physician orders, while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
Essential Job Functions
Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders
Observe and assess patient conditions; report changes to supervisor and/or physician
Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care promptly
Participate in, implement, and update nursing care plans
Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes
Recognize changes in patient needs, intervene, and implement care to reduce or prevent risk
Comply with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act
Provide care using infection control measures that protect staff and patients per OSHA standards
Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies
Maintain competency through educational programs, continuing education units, and skill evaluations
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care policies
Additional State Specific Requirements
South Carolina – One year of pediatrics experience
California – One year of experience working under a current nursing license
Louisiana – One year of experience working as a licensed nurse
Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
Six 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
Speak, write, read, and understand English
Travel as needed
Lift 50 pounds; reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
Sit and climb stairs
Visual and hearing acuity; strong sense of smell and touch
Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in home or during transport
Environment
Work in varied environments, possibly involving allergens and other conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
Other Duties Other duties may change at any time with or without notice; this list is not exhaustive.
Aveanna Healthcare
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr