Licensed Vocational Nurse - Long-Term Care (CA)

Sweetwater Care; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a experienced LVN nurse manager to oversee nursing care within scope of practice, ensure patient needs are met, and comply with standards, physician orders, and center policies.

This role requires CA licensure, possible compact license, prior nursing management and long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting. Join a team committed to quality care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in California; compact license valid in compact states.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Provides family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Compact license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a experienced LVN nurse manager to oversee nursing care within scope of practice, ensure patient needs are met, and comply with standards, physician orders, and center policies.

This role requires CA licensure, possible compact license, prior nursing management and long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting. Join a team committed to quality care and regulatory compliance.