Licensed Vocational Nurse - LTC Care & Patient Education

Sweetwater Care; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN with leadership potential to oversee patient care within scope of practice and facility policies. The role emphasizes nursing management, care coordination, and adherence to state guidelines.

Requires current California LVN license and experience in long-term care; familiarity with PCC charting preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and patient education.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in California.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred, not required.
• Long-term care experience required or preferred.
• Experience with Point Click Care charting software.

Responsibilities

• Uses Infection Control Manual to guide care.
• Supports Quality Improvement programs.
• Uses Quality Life Manual to identify and monitor patient programs.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (rooms, admissions, discharges).
• Educates patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy.
• Transcribes and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• M conducts rounds with physicians as needed.

Skills

Nursing management

Long-term care experience

One-year management preference

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN with leadership potential to oversee patient care within scope of practice and facility policies. The role emphasizes nursing management, care coordination, and adherence to state guidelines.

Requires current California LVN license and experience in long-term care; familiarity with PCC charting preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and patient education.