Licensed Vocational Nurse – Long-Term Care & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Dillon (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT seeks an attentive Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies.

You will document patient conditions, assist with charting, participate in rounds with physicians, and help manage patient care plans under state guidelines. This full-time role offers a stable environment at a community-focused facility in Montana.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare charting.
• Licensed LVN/LPN in the state.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for charting and incident reporting.
• Adhere to narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction procedures.
• Document changes in patient conditions, including nutrition, infections, skin issues, or weight loss.
• Use the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs.
• Document and notify relevant departments about room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Point click care charting experience

Current LVN/LPN license

Current BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT seeks an attentive Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies.

You will document patient conditions, assist with charting, participate in rounds with physicians, and help manage patient care plans under state guidelines. This full-time role offers a stable environment at a community-focused facility in Montana.