Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Sweetwater Care; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Peoria, AZ is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met in accordance with standards and physician orders.

The role requires long term care experience, PCC charting familiarity, and a valid LVN/LPN license; BLS/CPR certification is required or must be obtained. Nursing management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Long term care experience.
• Point Click Care charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow established charting and incident reporting procedures.
• Follow procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Document changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, skin issues, or weight changes.
• Utilize the Quality Life Manual for patient identification and monitoring.
• Document and notify departments of room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long term care experience

Point Click Care charting experience

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN in practicing state

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

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

• 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.