Licensed Vocational Nurse — Long‑Term Care (CA)

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN for nursing leadership within a long‑term care facility. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality nursing care, coordinating with physicians and departments, and supervising clinical operations on site.

The ideal candidate is licensed in California with LTC experience and PCC charting proficiency, capable of implementing quality initiatives and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California
• 1 year nursing management experience preferred
• Long term care experience
• Point Click Care charting experience

Responsibilities

• Use Infection Control Manual; follow facility policy and standards
• Support Quality Improvement Program implementation
• Utilize Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring
• Notify departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharges)
• Educate patients and families
• Administer medications timely per policy
• Administer treatments timely per policy
• Receive, transcribe and carry out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act
• Make rounds with physicians as needed

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN for nursing leadership within a long‑term care facility. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality nursing care, coordinating with physicians and departments, and supervising clinical operations on site.

The ideal candidate is licensed in California with LTC experience and PCC charting proficiency, capable of implementing quality initiatives and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.