Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care (LPN/LVN)

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, adhering to standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. This role emphasizes maintaining patient well-being and compliance with state and local guidelines.

The incumbent will perform thorough charting, participate in incident reporting, and collaborate with physicians during rounds to ensure timely interventions and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have long-term care experience.
• PointClickCare 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

• 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

BLS/CPR certification

Education

LVN/LPN license in practicing state

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, adhering to standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. This role emphasizes maintaining patient well-being and compliance with state and local guidelines.

The incumbent will perform thorough charting, participate in incident reporting, and collaborate with physicians during rounds to ensure timely interventions and high-quality care.