Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Long-Term Care

Sweetwater Care; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide patient care in accordance with standards, physician orders, and center policies. The role includes medication administration, treatment administration, and nursing rounds with physicians to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, is proficient with PointClickCare charting, and may have prior nursing management experience.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in California.
• Long-term care experience.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Transcribes and carries out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

California LVN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide patient care in accordance with standards, physician orders, and center policies. The role includes medication administration, treatment administration, and nursing rounds with physicians to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, is proficient with PointClickCare charting, and may have prior nursing management experience.