LVN – Long-Term Care Nursing Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines. The role emphasizes quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, narcotic controls, and monitoring patient changes. The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, PC charting familiarity, and CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in long-term care settings.
• Proficient with PointClickCare charting software or similar systems.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state; BLS/CPR certification required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Follow established charting procedures and document incidents accurately.
• Adhere to narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction processes.
• Document changes in patient conditions (nutrition, infections, skin issues, weight changes, etc.).
• Utilize the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring in programs.
• Notify relevant departments of room changes, LOA, new admissions, or discharges.
• Huddle with physicians during rounds when needed.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Point click care charting

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines. The role emphasizes quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include charting, incident reporting, narcotic controls, and monitoring patient changes. The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, PC charting familiarity, and CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain.