LVN - Long-Term Care Nurse | Patient Care & Med Admin

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and all applicable guidelines. The role requires California licensure and experience in long-term care.

The LVN will participate in quality initiatives, educate patients and families, and ensure timely administration of medications and treatments. Knowledge of Point Click Care is highly valued.

Qualifications

• California-licensed LVN is required.
• 1 year nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience is required.
• Point Click Care charting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in and assists with the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Educates patients and families.
• Administers medications on schedule per facility policy.
• Administers treatments on schedule per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes and executes physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• M conducts rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Long term care experience

Point Click Care charting

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and all applicable guidelines. The role requires California licensure and experience in long-term care.

The LVN will participate in quality initiatives, educate patients and families, and ensure timely administration of medications and treatments. Knowledge of Point Click Care is highly valued.