Licensed Vocational Nurse — Elevate Long-Term Care

Sweetwater Care; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a dedicated LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies to meet residents' needs while upholding standards of care. The role requires long-term care experience, proficiency with PointClickCare charting, a valid LVN/LPN license in California, and current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities include rounds with physicians, accurate documentation of changes in patient conditions, narcotic

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience.
• Current LVN/LPN license in California.
• 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

PointClickCare charting

LVN/LPN license in CA

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience (nice to

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a dedicated LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies to meet residents' needs while upholding standards of care. The role requires long-term care experience, proficiency with PointClickCare charting, a valid LVN/LPN license in California, and current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities include rounds with physicians, accurate documentation of changes in patient conditions, narcotic