LPN - Long-Term Care Nurse with Charting Focus

Sweetwater Care; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide direct nursing care within scope of practice and to support patient needs in accordance with standards and orders.

You will follow charting procedures, assist with incident reporting, narcotic controls, and changes in patient conditions. This role offers opportunities to work with physicians during rounds and participate in patient care planning.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience.
• 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.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Point click care charting experience

Current LVN/LPN license in practicing

Current BLS/CPR certification or Will

Nursing management experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide direct nursing care within scope of practice and to support patient needs in accordance with standards and orders.

You will follow charting procedures, assist with incident reporting, narcotic controls, and changes in patient conditions. This role offers opportunities to work with physicians during rounds and participate in patient care planning.