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Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL – Pediatric Private Duty Nursing

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care for a 9-year-old pediatric patient in Howey-in-the-Hills.

This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working with pediatric patients and is comfortable providing hands-on care in the home and community.

Current Opening – Howey-in-the-Hills

L.G – 9-year-old girl

LPN – Pediatric Private Duty Nursing

• Pediatric patient
• Quadriplegic and wheelchair dependent
• G-tube
• Uses a Hoyer lift for transfers
• Attends school Tuesdays and Thursdays with a nurse
• Nurse may accompany patient to doctor appointments on Wednesdays
• Experience with Hoyer lifts and G-tube care preferred
• Training can be provided if needed
• Seeking a compassionate, patient, and dependable nurse
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are important

Why Join Aveanna?

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.

Award-Winning Culture

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company
• Multi-year Comparably Award winner in categories including Best Company Culture, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, and Best Company for Women

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• Flexible scheduling – full-time, part-time, or PRN
• Day, night and weekend shifts available
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation
• Career pathing and opportunities for skill advancement
• Paid training
• 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 employment location.

What You'll Do

As an Aveanna LPN, you’ll provide skilled nursing care in the patient’s home, school, and community while working closely with the patient, family, and clinical team.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing skilled private duty nursing care
• Providing G-tube care and following the established plan of care
• Assisting with transfers using a Hoyer lift
• Accompanying the patient to school as scheduled
• Accompanying the patient to physician appointments when scheduled
• Monitoring the patient and reporting changes in condition
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Completing accurate electronic documentation
• Supporting the patient’s comfort, safety, and daily needs
• Communicating effectively with the family and clinical team

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered LPN license in the state in which the clinician will practice
• Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
• Current CPR certification with hands-on component
• Aveanna can assist with obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary
• Current TB skin test within the last 12 months
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• G-tube and Hoyer lift experience preferred, but training may be available
• Six months of prior hands-on nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Dependable and committed to providing consistent patient care

Join the Aveanna Family

We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is delivered with compassion and empathy, and every nurse plays an important role in helping us achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.

If you’re an LPN looking for a rewarding pediatric private duty nursing opportunity in Howey-in-the-Hills, we’d love to hear from you!

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

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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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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