LPN/LVN: Compassionate Long-Term Care Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Sierra Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care provides nursing care within scope of practice to meet patient needs according to standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. This role ensures compliance with state, federal and local guidelines.

The incumbent follows established charting procedures, performs narcotic counting, documents patient changes, and participates in rounds with physicians while adhering to the Quality Life Manual and related procedures.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience required.
• 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 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

Nursing management experience

BLS/CPR certified

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care provides nursing care within scope of practice to meet patient needs according to standards of practice, physician orders, and center policies. This role ensures compliance with state, federal and local guidelines.

The incumbent follows established charting procedures, performs narcotic counting, documents patient changes, and participates in rounds with physicians while adhering to the Quality Life Manual and related procedures.