Lead LVN Charge Nurse - LTC & Charting Expert

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and in accordance with standards and physician orders. You will lead nursing assistants and ensure adherence to policies, while admitting, transferring and discharging residents as needed.

The role requires a current California LVN/LPN license and active BLS/CPR certification. Experience with PointClickCare charting and prior nursing management is preferred, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care settings is required.
• Proficient with PointClickCare charting.
• Must hold current LVN/LPN license in California.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day nursing assistants in accordance with rules and guidelines.
• Ensure nursing staff comply with policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Document charting and incident reports per procedures.
• Oversee narcotics counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Monitor changes in patient conditions and communicate with the care team.
• Use the Quality Life Manual to identify and monitor patient programs.
• Notify departments of room changes, LOA, admissions, and discharges.
• Make rounds with physicians as needed.

Skills

Long term care experience

PointClickCare

LPN/LVN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and in accordance with standards and physician orders. You will lead nursing assistants and ensure adherence to policies, while admitting, transferring and discharging residents as needed.

The role requires a current California LVN/LPN license and active BLS/CPR certification. Experience with PointClickCare charting and prior nursing management is preferred, but not mandatory.