Licensed Vocational Nurse – LTC Care & Education

Sweetwater Care; Diamond Springs (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Diamond Springs, CA is seeking a licensed LVN to provide nursing care within the facility's policy and standards. The role emphasizes timely medication administration and patient education, with coordination of care across the nursing team and physicians.

The successful candidate will bring California LVN licensure, experience in long-term care, and comfort with charting systems. A focus on quality improvement and patient-centered care is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California.
• Experience in long-term care.
• Experience with nursing management preferred but not required.
• Familiar with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program implementation.
• Uses Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharge).
• 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 as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

California LVN license

Nursing management experience

Long term care

PointClickCare

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Diamond Springs, CA is seeking a licensed LVN to provide nursing care within the facility's policy and standards. The role emphasizes timely medication administration and patient education, with coordination of care across the nursing team and physicians.

The successful candidate will bring California LVN licensure, experience in long-term care, and comfort with charting systems. A focus on quality improvement and patient-centered care is essential for this role.