Compassionate LVN - Long-Term Care Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bishop, CA is seeking an LVN with nursing management experience to oversee patient care in a long-term care setting. The role involves implementing infection control, quality improvement, and accurate medication administration according to physician orders and facility policy.

Candidates should be licensed as LVN in California (compact license if working across state lines), have long-term care experience, and familiarity with POINT CLICK CARE charting.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in California; compact license accepted if working in a compact state.
• Minimum one year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care.
• Proficient in POINT CLICK CARE charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of infection control policies.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program and implements its initiatives.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, 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 as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Infection control

Quality improvement

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Tools

POINT CLICK CARE

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Bishop, CA is seeking an LVN with nursing management experience to oversee patient care in a long-term care setting. The role involves implementing infection control, quality improvement, and accurate medication administration according to physician orders and facility policy.

Candidates should be licensed as LVN in California (compact license if working across state lines), have long-term care experience, and familiarity with POINT CLICK CARE charting.