Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview:Aveanna Healthcare is a leading provider of pediatric and adult care services, specializing in home healthcare. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our patients and their families by delivering compassionate and personalized care in the comfort of their own homes. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, Aveanna Healthcare is committed to excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes.We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Media, PA. As an Aveanna Healthcare RN, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families by providing high-quality clinical care in a home healthcare setting. This position offers flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation packages.Essential Job Functionsxe2x80xa2 Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.xe2x80xa2 Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.xe2x80xa2 Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.xe2x80xa2 Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.xe2x80xa2 Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.xe2x80xa2 Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.xe2x80xa2 Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.xe2x80xa2 Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.xe2x80xa2 Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patientxe2x80x99s nursing needs.xe2x80xa2 Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.Requirementsxe2x80xa2 Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.xe2x80xa2 Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practicexe2x80xa2 Current CPR certificationxe2x80xa2 Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and proceduresRequiredxe2x80xa2 Six (6) months of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care settingxe2x80xa2 Home health experienceOther Skills/Abilitiesxe2x80xa2 Attention to detailxe2x80xa2 Time Managementxe2x80xa2 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutionxe2x80xa2 Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementsxe2x80xa2 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englishxe2x80xa2 Must be able to travelxe2x80xa2 Must be able to lift 50 poundsxe2x80xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistancexe2x80xa2 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingxe2x80xa2 Must be able to sit and climb stairsxe2x80xa2 Must have visual and hearing acuityxe2x80xa2 Must have strong sense of smell and touchxe2x80xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistancexe2x80xa2 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmentxe2x80xa2 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsxe2x80xa2 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutiesxe2x80xa2 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and trainingPosition OverviewRegistered 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 Functionsxe2x80xa2 Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.xe2x80xa2 Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.xe2x80xa2 Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.xe2x80xa2 Develop, implement and update the nursing care plan.xe2x80xa2 Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.xe2x80xa2 Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.xe2x80xa2 Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.xe2x80xa2 Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.xe2x80xa2 Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patientxe2x80x99s nursing needs.xe2x80xa2 Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.Requirementsxe2x80xa2 Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursingxe2x80xa2 Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practicexe2x80xa2 Current CPR certificationxe2x80xa2 Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and proceduresAdditional state specific requirements:xe2x80xa2 South Carolina xe2x80x93 One (1) year of pediatrics experiencexe2x80xa2 California xe2x80x93 One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing licensexe2x80xa2 Louisiana xe2x80x93 One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nursexe2x80xa2 Continuing Education as required by stateAdditional discipline specific requirements:xe2x80xa2 Medical Oncology RN – 2 years Registered Nurse experience with cardiac monitoring and oncology experiencexe2x80xa2 Ambulatory RN – 2 years experience with vital assessment, plan of care development, and telephone triagexe2x80xa2 Medical Surgical RN – 2 years Registered Nurse experiencexe2x80xa2 Peri-Operative Care RN – 2 years of Registered Nurse, preferably with oncology experiencePreferencesxe2x80xa2 Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care settingxe2x80xa2 Home health experienceOther Skills/Abilitiesxe2x80xa2 Attention to detailxe2x80xa2 Time Managementxe2x80xa2 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutionxe2x80xa2 Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementsxe2x80xa2 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englishxe2x80xa2 Must be able to travelxe2x80xa2 Must be able to lift 50 poundsxe2x80xa2 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingxe2x80xa2 Must be able to sit and climb stairsxe2x80xa2 Must have visual and hearing acuityxe2x80xa2 Must have strong sense of smell and touchxe2x80xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistancexe2x80xa2 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmentxe2x80xa2 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsxe2x80xa2 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutiesxe2x80xa2 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.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.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California