Licensed Vocational Nurse - Long-Term Care & Quality Care

Sweetwater Care; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in California to provide nursing care within scope, ensure patient needs are met per standards and physician orders, and participate in the facility's quality program. The role supports long-term care residents and may include management responsibilities depending on the shift.

Experience in LTC and proficiency with PointClickCare are preferred. Candidate must hold a California LVN license; one year of nursing management experience is

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in California.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.
• Long term care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders; may require Nurse Practice Act authorization.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Educates patients and families in care plans.

Skills

Nursing management

LTC experience

Education

California LVN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in California to provide nursing care within scope, ensure patient needs are met per standards and physician orders, and participate in the facility's quality program. The role supports long-term care residents and may include management responsibilities depending on the shift.

Experience in LTC and proficiency with PointClickCare are preferred. Candidate must hold a California LVN license; one year of nursing management experience is