L.V.N Position in Visalia, CA- MUST BE LOCAL

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a seasoned LVN supervisor to oversee nursing operations in a long-term care setting.

The role requires CA LVN licensure, experience in management and long-term care, and familiarity with Point Click Care; you will work within standard policies and collaborate with physicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience.
• Point Click Care charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes and events (room changes, admissions, discharges).
• Educates families and patients.
• Administers medications and treatments timely per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Compact license (if working in a Compact state)

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Objective

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy.
• Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in state California, if contract is in the state of Califonia. Have a compact license if working in a Compact state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred
• LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCE
• POINT CLICK CARE CHARTING EXPERIENCE

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.