Licensed Vocational Nurse – Long-Term Care & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines. The role involves medication administration, treatments, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians during rounds.

The ideal candidate is licensed in California, has long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClick Care charting. Prior nursing management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California is required.
• 1 year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Infection Control Manual to guide practice.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement programs.
• Identifies and monitors patients in appropriate programs per Quality Life Manual.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admissions, discharges).
• 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 when allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Might participate in rounds with physicians.

Skills

Nursing management

Infection control

Patient education

Long-term care

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines. The role involves medication administration, treatments, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians during rounds.

The ideal candidate is licensed in California, has long-term care experience, and familiarity with PointClick Care charting. Prior nursing management experience is preferred.