8-Week LVN Contract - SNF Nursing Care Leader

Sweetwater Care; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed LVN with nursing management experience to oversee patient care within a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes adherence to policy, timely medication administration, and coordination with physicians to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has California LVN licensure (compact license considered for eligible states) and prior long-term care experience, with familiarity in PointClickCare charting and patient education.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California; compact license accepted for other compact states.
• One year nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Infection Control Manual.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilize the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notify departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Administer medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administer treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders when allowed by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Conduct rounds with physicians as needed.

Skills

Nursing management

Patient care

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed LVN with nursing management experience to oversee patient care within a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes adherence to policy, timely medication administration, and coordination with physicians to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has California LVN licensure (compact license considered for eligible states) and prior long-term care experience, with familiarity in PointClickCare charting and patient education.