LVN Contract Nurse - PM/AM Shifts (4-Week Assignment)

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced LVN in California to step into nursing leadership within a SNF/LTC environment. The role emphasizes policy adherence and quality of care across the unit, coordinating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will oversee medication administration, patient education, and timely treatments, while collaborating on rounds with physicians as needed and ensuring compliance with state and center guidelines.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in California.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in SNF/LTC settings preferred.
• Long term care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admissions, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and according to policy.
• Administers treatments timely and according to policy.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders when allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California

Tools

Point Click Care charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced LVN in California to step into nursing leadership within a SNF/LTC environment. The role emphasizes policy adherence and quality of care across the unit, coordinating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will oversee medication administration, patient education, and timely treatments, while collaborating on rounds with physicians as needed and ensuring compliance with state and center guidelines.