LPN - Patient Care, Education & Coordination

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in California to lead nursing activities and ensure high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes infection control, quality improvement, and adherence to physician orders and center policies.

You will educate families and coordinate with physicians during rounds as needed. Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required; strong communication and leadership skills are essential to supervise care delivery and ensure

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in state.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice following standards of care and facility policies.
• Implements Infection Control Manual and Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring in programs.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications in a timely manner per facility policy.
• Administers treatments in a timely manner per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as permitted by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Communication

Education

LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in California to lead nursing activities and ensure high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes infection control, quality improvement, and adherence to physician orders and center policies.

You will educate families and coordinate with physicians during rounds as needed. Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required; strong communication and leadership skills are essential to supervise care delivery and ensure