Compassionate LVN/LPN for Long-Term Care

Sweetwater Care; West Glacier (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana provides nursing care within scope of practice to meet patient needs in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and state, federal and local guidelines.

The organization seeks an LVN/LPN with long-term care experience and a current license to join the team. Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, and rounds with physicians. BLS/CPR certification is required or willingness to obtain it. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience is required.
• Point click care charting experience preferred.
• 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 experience

Point click care charting experience

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Montana provides nursing care within scope of practice to meet patient needs in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and state, federal and local guidelines.

The organization seeks an LVN/LPN with long-term care experience and a current license to join the team. Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, and rounds with physicians. BLS/CPR certification is required or willingness to obtain it. Equal opportunity employer.