Licensed Vocational Nurse: Patient-Centered Care & Coordination

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. This role requires organization, clinical competence, and strong communication with patients and families.

You will administer medications and treatments timely, participate in rounds with physicians, and assist in coordinating patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in California.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with standards and physician orders.
• Notifies departments of patient changes and coordinates with care teams.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications and treatments timely according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders when allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Licensed LPN (CA)

Nursing management experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. This role requires organization, clinical competence, and strong communication with patients and families.

You will administer medications and treatments timely, participate in rounds with physicians, and assist in coordinating patient care across departments.