LPN - Long-Term Care Specialist & Patient Advocate

Sweetwater Care; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Idaho Falls is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies to meet patient needs. The role requires Long Term Care experience, a valid LVN/LPN license in Idaho, and BLS/CPR certification.

Nursing management experience is a plus. Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, narcotic counts, documenting patient condition changes, and rounds with physicians.

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

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Idaho Falls is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies to meet patient needs. The role requires Long Term Care experience, a valid LVN/LPN license in Idaho, and BLS/CPR certification.

Nursing management experience is a plus. Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, narcotic counts, documenting patient condition changes, and rounds with physicians.