LPN - Long-Term Care with Impactful Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, in alignment with physician orders and center policies.

Requirements include long-term care experience, Point Click Care charting, an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and preferably some nursing management experience. You will follow established procedures for charting, narcotics handling, incident reporting, and rounds with physicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience required.
• Point Click Care charting experience required.
• Active LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient conditions (nutrition, infections, skin conditions, weight loss, etc.).
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring.
• Documents room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges and notifies departments.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long-Term Care experience

Point Click Care charting

Nursing management experience

BLS/CPR certification

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, in alignment with physician orders and center policies.

Requirements include long-term care experience, Point Click Care charting, an active LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and preferably some nursing management experience. You will follow established procedures for charting, narcotics handling, incident reporting, and rounds with physicians as needed.