Compassionate LPN in Long-Term Care — Flexible Schedule

Sweetwater Care; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met in alignment with standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role emphasizes coordination with care teams, timely medication and treatment administration, and collaboration with physicians during rounds. Strong preference for prior nursing management in long-term care and familiarity with Point Click Care.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.
• Long term care experience.
• Point Click Care charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes 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 according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders when allowed by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing management experience

Long term care experience

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met in alignment with standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role emphasizes coordination with care teams, timely medication and treatment administration, and collaboration with physicians during rounds. Strong preference for prior nursing management in long-term care and familiarity with Point Click Care.