Licensed Vocational Nurse: Skilled Nursing & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fowler, CA seeks an LVN/LPN with PCC and skilled nursing experience to provide patient care within scope, per physician orders and center policies.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, coordination with departments, and collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include monitoring patient changes and applying the Quality Life Manual for program placement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LVN/LPN license in the practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification in good standing or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, skin issues, weight changes, or other notable changes.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient program identification, placement and monitoring.
• Documents and notifies departments of room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience (preferred)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fowler, CA seeks an LVN/LPN with PCC and skilled nursing experience to provide patient care within scope, per physician orders and center policies.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, coordination with departments, and collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include monitoring patient changes and applying the Quality Life Manual for program placement.