LVN Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA seeks an LPN with leadership experience to oversee patient care in accordance with standards and center policies. The role involves implementing quality improvement initiatives, educating patients and families, and ensuring timely administration of medications and treatments according to facility rules.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license and has interest in nursing management; one year of leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of infection control policies.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program.
• Educates patients and families about care plans.
• Administers medications according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments per policy.
• Receives and implements physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Attends rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Education

LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA seeks an LPN with leadership experience to oversee patient care in accordance with standards and center policies. The role involves implementing quality improvement initiatives, educating patients and families, and ensuring timely administration of medications and treatments according to facility rules.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license and has interest in nursing management; one year of leadership experience is preferred but not required.