Licensed LVN/LPN - Long-Term Care Nurse Leader CA

Sweetwater Care; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced LVN to assume nursing management responsibilities in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on delivering quality patient care within state guidelines and facility policies.

You will participate in infection control, quality improvement, and patient education, oversee medication administration, and ensure accurate physician orders are carried out. California LVN license and compact license where required are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California is required.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and uses Infection Control Manual.
• Supports Quality Improvement Program.
• Identifies, places, and monitors patients in appropriate programs.
• Notifies departments of patient changes, e.g., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications and treatments per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders per Nurse Practice Act where allowed.
• Mops rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Family education

Medication administration

Treatment administration

Education

California LVN license (active)

Compact license eligibility

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced LVN to assume nursing management responsibilities in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on delivering quality patient care within state guidelines and facility policies.

You will participate in infection control, quality improvement, and patient education, oversee medication administration, and ensure accurate physician orders are carried out. California LVN license and compact license where required are essential.