Lead LVN Nurse – Long-Term Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN/LPN to lead nursing services within scope of practice, ensuring residents receive high-quality care in accordance with standards and policies.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, charting using PCC, and adherence to state guidelines. You will collaborate with physicians, coordinate admissions/discharges, and support quality of life initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Long term care experience required.
• POINT CLICK CARE charting experience.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day nursing assistants' functions per rules and guidelines.
• Ensure nursing staff comply with policies and procedures established.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
• Follow charting and incident reporting procedures.
• Follow narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction procedures.
• Document changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, weight loss, etc.
• Utilize Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notify applicable departments of room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long term care

PCC charting

Nursing supervision

Narcotic counts

Incident reporting

Policy compliance

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN/LPN to lead nursing services within scope of practice, ensuring residents receive high-quality care in accordance with standards and policies.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, charting using PCC, and adherence to state guidelines. You will collaborate with physicians, coordinate admissions/discharges, and support quality of life initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance.