Licensed Vocational Nurse — Long-Term Care & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role requires long-term care experience, proficiency with Point Click Care charting, and current LVN/LPN license. Strong documentation, patient monitoring, and collaboration with the medical team are essential to quality care. BLS/CPR certification is preferred or willingness to obtain it.

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

Long Term Care experience

Point Click Care charting

Education

Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state

Current BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Point Click Care charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role requires long-term care experience, proficiency with Point Click Care charting, and current LVN/LPN license. Strong documentation, patient monitoring, and collaboration with the medical team are essential to quality care. BLS/CPR certification is preferred or willingness to obtain it.