CA LVN — Long-Term Care Nurse & Clinician

Sweetwater Care; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN in California to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines.

The role requires familiarity with long-term care settings, medication administration, and charting systems such as PointClick Care. Knowledge of quality improvement and infection control is desirable, with opportunities to participate in rounds and family education.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in California.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice according to standards, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and local guidelines.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (rooms, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Long-term care experience

Medication administration

Medical charting

Tools

PointClick Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN in California to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines.

The role requires familiarity with long-term care settings, medication administration, and charting systems such as PointClick Care. Knowledge of quality improvement and infection control is desirable, with opportunities to participate in rounds and family education.