LPN - Long-Term Care | Patient Care & Education Lead

Sweetwater Care; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Rexburg, ID is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders. The role involves medication administration, patient education, and coordinating with physicians.

The ideal candidate holds an Idaho LPN license, has familiarity with PointClickCare charting, and welcomes new graduates. Prior long-term care experience is preferred and a management background is a plus.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Idaho required.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred, not required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• PointClickCare charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice to meet patient needs.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administrates treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Transcribes and implements physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharges).
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Educates patients and families.

Skills

PointClickCare charting experience

LPN license (Idaho)

Education

LPN license (Idaho)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Rexburg, ID is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders. The role involves medication administration, patient education, and coordinating with physicians.

The ideal candidate holds an Idaho LPN license, has familiarity with PointClickCare charting, and welcomes new graduates. Prior long-term care experience is preferred and a management background is a plus.