Licensed Vocational Nurse - Long-Term Care Expert

Sweetwater Care; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced LVN nurse manager to oversee nursing operations in a long-term care setting. You will ensure patient needs are met per standards and physician orders while leading staff in daily rounds and care coordination.

The role requires an active California LVN license, compact license where applicable, and prior management experience. Expect routine collaboration with physicians, families, and interdepartmental teams to maintain quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California; compact license acceptable in compact states.
• Minimum 1 year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care required.
• Proficient with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing management

Quality improvement

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced LVN nurse manager to oversee nursing operations in a long-term care setting. You will ensure patient needs are met per standards and physician orders while leading staff in daily rounds and care coordination.

The role requires an active California LVN license, compact license where applicable, and prior management experience. Expect routine collaboration with physicians, families, and interdepartmental teams to maintain quality care.