CNA - Long-Term Care, Medication Admin & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Ojai, CA is seeking an experienced LVN with California licensure to lead nursing care in our facility. The role emphasizes adherence to physician orders, timely medication administration, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate should have long-term care experience and be familiar with PointClickCare charting, with nursing management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California.
• One year nursing management experience preferred, not required.
• Experience in long-term care.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders (when allowed by Nurse Practice Act).
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Long-term care experience

PointClickCare charting

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Ojai, CA is seeking an experienced LVN with California licensure to lead nursing care in our facility. The role emphasizes adherence to physician orders, timely medication administration, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate should have long-term care experience and be familiar with PointClickCare charting, with nursing management experience preferred.