Licensed Vocational Nurse - Long-Term Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a qualified LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role requires long term care experience, PointClickCare charting, a current LVN/LPN license, and BLS/CPR certification. You will document patient changes, assist with rounds, and help ensure quality life standards are met.

Collaborative team environment with emphasis on patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience.
• Point click care charting experience.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• 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

Nursing care

Communication

Patient safety

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a qualified LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role requires long term care experience, PointClickCare charting, a current LVN/LPN license, and BLS/CPR certification. You will document patient changes, assist with rounds, and help ensure quality life standards are met.

Collaborative team environment with emphasis on patient safety and regulatory compliance.