LPN - Long-Term Care Nurse & Patient Care Leader

Sweetwater Care; Dillon (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT seeks an LPN with long-term care experience to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders. The role includes participating in quality improvement, educating families and patients, and coordinating with physicians.

Experience with POINT CLICK CARE is required. Candidates must be licensed in Montana and have some nursing management experience; this full-time on-site position offers

Qualifications

• Must be licensed LPN in Montana.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience with PointClickCare electronic charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and meet patient needs per standards, physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of infection control practices.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient education.
• Coordinate with physicians and other departments; document changes and orders.
• Meds and treatments administered timely per facility policy; rounds with physicians when needed.

Skills

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Patient care leadership

Education & training

Education

LPN license in Montana

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Dillon, MT seeks an LPN with long-term care experience to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders. The role includes participating in quality improvement, educating families and patients, and coordinating with physicians.

Experience with POINT CLICK CARE is required. Candidates must be licensed in Montana and have some nursing management experience; this full-time on-site position offers