Licensed Vocational Nurse: Patient Care & Med Admin

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA seeks an LPN/LVN with strong nursing leadership to provide direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with policies and physician orders. You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments timely, and participate in quality improvement activities while coordinating with the care team and family education.

Licensed professionals with management experience are preferred and will join a dedicated care team in a regulated

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN/LVN in state
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred
• Demonstrates ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual
• Understands, participates and assists in Quality Improvement Program
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification and placement
• Notifies other departments of patient changes
• Conducts family and patient education
• Administers medications timely and per policy
• Administers treatments timely and per policy
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders per Nurse Practice Act
• Might conduct rounds with physicians as needed

Skills

LPN/LVN license (CA)

Nursing management experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA seeks an LPN/LVN with strong nursing leadership to provide direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with policies and physician orders. You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments timely, and participate in quality improvement activities while coordinating with the care team and family education.

Licensed professionals with management experience are preferred and will join a dedicated care team in a regulated