Local Contract for LVN's available in Los Angeles, Ca Temp to Hire

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Huntington Park, CA is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice. The role requires LTC experience, CA license, and proficiency with paper and PCC charting. BLS/CPR certification is preferred or willing to obtain.

The nurse will follow charting procedures, manage narcotics and orders, and document patient condition changes. Rounds with physicians may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in long term care settings required.
• Proficient in paper charting and electronic systems (PCC).
• Current LVN/LPN license valid in California.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for charting and incident reporting.
• Handle narcotic counting, orders, and restraint reduction per policy.
• Document changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, skin issues, weight loss.
• Utilize Quality Life Manual for patient program placement and monitoring.
• Document and notify relevant departments of room changes, LOA, admits, or discharges.
• Make rounds with physicians when needed.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Paper charting

Point click care charting

Nursing management experience

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN in CA

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Long Term Care experience
• Paper charting and point click care charting experience
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.