LVN - Long-Term Care Nurse & Care Coordinator

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines.

You will document changes in patient conditions, participate in rounds with physicians, and adhere to narcotic counting and charting procedures while supporting quality of life initiatives.

This role requires a current LVN/LPN license in California and BLS/CPR certification, with prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience required.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.
• Active LVN/LPN license in California.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

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 but not limited to 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

Experience in nursing management

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state guidelines.

You will document changes in patient conditions, participate in rounds with physicians, and adhere to narcotic counting and charting procedures while supporting quality of life initiatives.

This role requires a current LVN/LPN license in California and BLS/CPR certification, with prior long-term care experience preferred.