California Licensed LVN — Patient Care & Care Coordination

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN to provide nursing care within scope, ensuring patient needs align with standards and physician orders. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates have California LVN licensure and at least one year of nursing management experience, preferably in SNF/LTC settings. Join a facility focused on resident well-being and compliant care delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to administer medications timely.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and follow-up.
• Collaborates with physicians and departments to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Uses Infection Control Manual to guide care practices.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs to enhance resident care.
• Identifies and monitors patients in appropriate programs using Quality Life Manual.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, admissions, discharges).
• Makes rounds with physicians as needed and on schedule.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – California

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN to provide nursing care within scope, ensuring patient needs align with standards and physician orders. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates have California LVN licensure and at least one year of nursing management experience, preferably in SNF/LTC settings. Join a facility focused on resident well-being and compliant care delivery.