LPN - Long-Term Care & Patient Education

Sweetwater Care; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and in alignment with physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines.

The role includes timely administration of medications and treatments, ensuring proper transcription and execution of orders as permitted, and collaborating with physicians during rounds to optimize patient outcomes. Long-term care experience and familiarity with PointClickCare are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in California.
• Minimum one year of nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care and PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments timely per facility policy.
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a licensed LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and in alignment with physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines.

The role includes timely administration of medications and treatments, ensuring proper transcription and execution of orders as permitted, and collaborating with physicians during rounds to optimize patient outcomes. Long-term care experience and familiarity with PointClickCare are preferred.