LVN Charge Nurse - Lead Long-Term Care Team

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met per standards and orders.

The role includes leading nursing assistants, adhering to policies, and coordinating admissions and discharges while maintaining proper charting and reporting practices. Rounds with physicians may be required; equal employment opportunity policies apply.

Qualifications

• Must have long term care experience.
• Facility uses Point Click Care charting; familiarity required.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification current or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
• Ensure nursing staff comply with policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Follow established charting and incident reporting procedures.
• Follow procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Document changes in patient conditions (nutrition, infections, skin, weight, etc.).
• Utilize the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients.
• Document and notify departments of room changes, LOA, admits, or discharges.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long term care experience

Nursing management experience

Point Click Care

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met per standards and orders.

The role includes leading nursing assistants, adhering to policies, and coordinating admissions and discharges while maintaining proper charting and reporting practices. Rounds with physicians may be required; equal employment opportunity policies apply.