Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN​/LVN

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Six months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
• Home health experience

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

• 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

• Work in varied environments, possibly involving allergens and other conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

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.