Lead LVN Nurse - Long-Term Care Leadership

Sweetwater Care; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to lead nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care. The role focuses on supervising CNAs, maintaining compliance with policies, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position requires current LVN/LPN licensure in California, plus BLS/CPR certification; PCC charting experience is highly valued. Commitment to patient safety and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary
• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long term care experience

Point Click Care charting experience

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN in practicing state

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to lead nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care. The role focuses on supervising CNAs, maintaining compliance with policies, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position requires current LVN/LPN licensure in California, plus BLS/CPR certification; PCC charting experience is highly valued. Commitment to patient safety and regulatory standards is essential.