Licensed Vocational Nurse - LTC Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled licensed vocational nurse (LVN/LPN) in California to provide competent nursing care within the scope of practice, and in line with physician orders and center policies.

The role supports patient welfare through accurate documentation, adherence to standards, and collaboration with physicians. Strong charting, crisis management, and patient observation are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience required.
• Nursing management experience preferred.
• Point Click Care charting experience desirable.

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 nutritional issues, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other changes.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring in appropriate programs.
• Documents and notifies relevant departments of patient room changes, LOA, admits or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Nursing management experience

BLS/CPR certification (preferred)

Education

LVN/LPN license in CA

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled licensed vocational nurse (LVN/LPN) in California to provide competent nursing care within the scope of practice, and in line with physician orders and center policies.

The role supports patient welfare through accurate documentation, adherence to standards, and collaboration with physicians. Strong charting, crisis management, and patient observation are essential to success.