Contract LVN - Long-Term Care Nursing Specialist

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an experienced LVN to provide nursing leadership within a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care for residents.

You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate comprehensive care plans, administer medications and treatments per policy, round with physicians, educate families, and partner to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in California (or compact license if working in a Compact state).
• At least 1 year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Transcribes and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management

Long-term care experience

Compact license experience

Communication skills

Education

LVN license (CA)

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an experienced LVN to provide nursing leadership within a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care for residents.

You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate comprehensive care plans, administer medications and treatments per policy, round with physicians, educate families, and partner to optimize resident outcomes.