Compassionate LVN: Long-Term Care Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders.

The ideal candidate will have long-term care experience, PCC charting proficiency, and a current LVN/LPN license; BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain is required. Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience.
• Point click care charting experience.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care

PCC charting

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management (preferred)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders.

The ideal candidate will have long-term care experience, PCC charting proficiency, and a current LVN/LPN license; BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain is required. Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.