Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care & Quality Focus

Sweetwater Care; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Texas is seeking a licensed LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, follow physician orders, and support quality standards. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians.

Prior nursing management experience is preferred and licensure must be active in the state. This on-site role requires adherence to center policies and participation in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice and in accordance with standards.
• Administers medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders as allowed.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes and admissions/discharges.
• Conducts family and patient education.

Education

LPN license (state)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Texas is seeking a licensed LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, follow physician orders, and support quality standards. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians.

Prior nursing management experience is preferred and licensure must be active in the state. This on-site role requires adherence to center policies and participation in quality initiatives.