Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - $29 - $38**Satisfying Benefits**

LPN needed for afternoon and night shifts in Yakima.\xc2\xa0

LPN Pay Rates: $29 - $38

*Case Specific Rate Only

Essential Job Functions
\xe2\x80\xa2 Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient\xe2\x80\x99s nursing needs.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

Requirements
\xe2\x80\xa2 Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
\xe2\x80\xa2 Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
\xe2\x80\xa2 Current CPR certification
\xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
\xe2\x80\xa2 Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences
\xe2\x80\xa2 Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
\xe2\x80\xa2 Home health experience

Other Skills/Abilities
\xe2\x80\xa2 Attention to detail
\xe2\x80\xa2 Time Management
\xe2\x80\xa2 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
\xe2\x80\xa2 Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to travel
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to lift 50 pounds
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
\xe2\x80\xa2 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sit and climb stairs
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must have visual and hearing acuity
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must have strong sense of smell and touch
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment
\xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
\xe2\x80\xa2 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties
\xe2\x80\xa2 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.

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