Licensed Practical Nurse - LTC Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Modesto, CA is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with standards and physician orders. The role involves charting, patient condition monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate has Long Term Care experience, PCC charting skills, and a current LVN/LPN license in the practicing state, with BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

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.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Point click care charting experience

Education

LVN/LPN license in practicing state

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Modesto, CA is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with standards and physician orders. The role involves charting, patient condition monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate has Long Term Care experience, PCC charting skills, and a current LVN/LPN license in the practicing state, with BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.