Licensed Vocational Nurse — Long-Term Care & Care Coordination

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Paradise, California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and regulatory guidelines. The role involves coordinating care, administering medications and treatments, and participating in the facility's quality programs.

The ideal candidate will hold an active California LVN license, have long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting. Prior nursing management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active California LVN license.
• Minimum 1 year nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing management

Long term care experience

Education

Licensed LVN California

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Paradise, California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and regulatory guidelines. The role involves coordinating care, administering medications and treatments, and participating in the facility's quality programs.

The ideal candidate will hold an active California LVN license, have long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting. Prior nursing management experience is preferred.