Licensed Vocational Nurse - LTC Care & Meds Expert

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced LVN with leadership skills to manage nursing operations within a SNF/LTC setting. The role requires an active California LVN license and prior long-term care experience.

The ideal candidate is proficient in PointClickCare charting, participates in medication administration, care coordination, and rounds with physicians. Responsibilities include quality initiatives, staff training, and compliance with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in California.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in SNF/LTC settings preferred.
• Long term care experience.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications timely and according to policy.
• Administers treatments timely and according to policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders where allowed.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Notifies departments of patient changes and admissions/discharges.
• Educates families and patients on care plans.

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Tools

PointClickCare Charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced LVN with leadership skills to manage nursing operations within a SNF/LTC setting. The role requires an active California LVN license and prior long-term care experience.

The ideal candidate is proficient in PointClickCare charting, participates in medication administration, care coordination, and rounds with physicians. Responsibilities include quality initiatives, staff training, and compliance with state guidelines.