Contract LVN – Long-Term Care: Lead, Educate, Improve

Sweetwater Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced LVN with nursing management background to oversee resident care in accordance with policy and regulations. The role emphasizes leadership in clinical operations, patient safety, and compliance within a long-term care setting.

You will coordinate care plans, mentor nursing staff, ensure timely medication administration, and collaborate with physicians to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in California; compact license allowed in compact states.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Point Click Care charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of infection control policies.
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes care manuals for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes and admissions/discharges.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely according to policy.
• Administers treatments timely according to policy.
• Receives and transcribes physician orders as allowed by law.
• Makes rounds with physicians as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Patient care coordination

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in CA

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced LVN with nursing management background to oversee resident care in accordance with policy and regulations. The role emphasizes leadership in clinical operations, patient safety, and compliance within a long-term care setting.

You will coordinate care plans, mentor nursing staff, ensure timely medication administration, and collaborate with physicians to support optimal patient outcomes.