Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse - LPN/LVN

    Join a company that puts people first! Our local office is looking for a team of compassionate nurses to provide care for a very special client/patient.

    Job Description

    • Available Shifts: Monday-Friday (8a-4p)
    • Location/Setting: Saint Hedwig, TX 78152
    • Age Range: Infant
    • Acuity: Low Acuity (GTube & Medication Administration) training provided
    • 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.
    • Participates, implements, and updates 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.
    • Provides 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.
    • Maintains knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills, and skill evaluations.

    Requirements

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

    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.

    Community Overview

    We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we're proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way.

    Aveanna isn't just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.