Local LVN Contract Nurse — Short-Term

Sweetwater Care; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an attentive LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice in accordance with standards, physician orders, and local guidelines. The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, and collaborative rounds with physicians.

The ideal candidate holds an active LVN/LPN license in California, has LTC experience, and is familiar with PointClickCare. BLS/CPR certification is required, with management experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN/LPN in state of practice.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Long Term Care experience.
• Experience with Point Click Care charting.
• Nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents change in patient conditions and notable health changes.
• Uses Quality Life Manual to identify and monitor patients.
• Notifies departments of patient room changes, LOA, admits or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Nursing management experience

Education

LVN/LPN license in CA

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an attentive LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice in accordance with standards, physician orders, and local guidelines. The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, and collaborative rounds with physicians.

The ideal candidate holds an active LVN/LPN license in California, has LTC experience, and is familiar with PointClickCare. BLS/CPR certification is required, with management experience considered a plus.