LPN - Long-Term Care: Patient Care & Quality Focus

Sweetwater Care; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an experienced LVN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician orders and applicable guidelines. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, rounds with physicians, and patient education.

Ideal candidates will hold an MT LVN license, have long-term care or SNF/LTC experience, and familiarity with PointClick Care charting. Management experience is a plus for this leadership-focused position.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LVN in MT.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in SNF/LTC settings preferred.
• Long term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement and monitoring.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders, per Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

SNF/LTC experience

PointClick Care charting experience

Education

Licensed LVN MT

Tools

PointClick Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking an experienced LVN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician orders and applicable guidelines. The role emphasizes timely medication administration, rounds with physicians, and patient education.

Ideal candidates will hold an MT LVN license, have long-term care or SNF/LTC experience, and familiarity with PointClick Care charting. Management experience is a plus for this leadership-focused position.