Contract LVN: Compassionate Long-Term Care Nurse

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the facility's guidelines and physician orders. The role requires long-term care experience, familiarity with PointClickCare charting, and a current CA license, with BLS/CPR certification either in place or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities include charting per policy, narcotic counts, and timely documentation of patient condition changes, along with physician rounds when necessary.

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience required in a nursing facility.
• Current LVN/LPN license in California.
• BLS/CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures for charting and incident reporting.
• Manages narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction per procedures.
• Documents changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, skin issues, weight changes, or other notable shifts.
• Uses Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs.
• Notifies relevant departments of room changes, LOAs, admissions, and discharges.
• Rounds with physicians when needed.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Education

LVN/LPN license (CA)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

PointClickCare charting experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the facility's guidelines and physician orders. The role requires long-term care experience, familiarity with PointClickCare charting, and a current CA license, with BLS/CPR certification either in place or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities include charting per policy, narcotic counts, and timely documentation of patient condition changes, along with physician rounds when necessary.