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Aveanna Healthcare

Pediatric Home Care Nurse (RN)

Aveanna Healthcare, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102

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Aveanna Healthcare

is one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and is fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way.

Why Join Us?

Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024

Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, and Culture, and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

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)

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 location

Position Overview A registered nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care 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

Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.

Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.

Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.

Develop, implement and update the nursing care plan.

Take appropriate nursing actions based on assessment and achieve expected outcomes.

Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implement care to prevent or reduce risk.

Accept 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 staff and patients according to OSHA standards.

Educate the patient and family regarding disease processes, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and meet the patient’s nursing needs.

Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continuing education units, and skill evaluations.

Qualifications

Active, unencumbered RN license in the state in which the clinician will practice.

Compact licenses transferred to the state of residence within 90 days.

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

TB skin test current within the last 12 months.

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

Reliable transportation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.

Current CPR certification.

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.

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 required.

Lift 50 pounds.

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.

Sit and climb stairs.

Visual and hearing acuity.

Sense of smell and touch.

Reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.

Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment

Function in a variety of environments that may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

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.

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

Questions about this opportunity? Call Darla at 877‑266‑5795.

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