Home Health LVN: Patient Care, Med Admin & Education

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse with management experience to oversee nursing staff in a long-term care setting. The role requires delivering patient-centered care, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

The ideal candidate has LPN licensure, prior nursing management experience, and familiarity with electronic charting systems (PointClickCare).

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Must have long term care experience.
• Experience with electronic charting system (PointClickCare).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing management

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication

Tools

POINT CLICK CARE

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse with management experience to oversee nursing staff in a long-term care setting. The role requires delivering patient-centered care, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

The ideal candidate has LPN licensure, prior nursing management experience, and familiarity with electronic charting systems (PointClickCare).