LVN - Long-Term Care | Patient Care & Quality Focus

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. The role requires timely medication administration, patient education, and coordination with physicians.

The ideal candidate is licensed as an LPN in California, with prior nursing management experience preferred and long-term care experience valued. Familiarity with PointClickCare charting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in California.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• PointClickCare charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Infection Control Manual.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
• Identify, place, and monitor patients using the Quality Life Manual.
• Notify departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Educate families and patients in care plans.
• Administer medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administer treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders where allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

PointClickCare charting

Education

Licensed LPN in CA

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. The role requires timely medication administration, patient education, and coordination with physicians.

The ideal candidate is licensed as an LPN in California, with prior nursing management experience preferred and long-term care experience valued. Familiarity with PointClickCare charting is a plus.