LVN - Long-Term Care & Patient Education

Sweetwater Care; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines. The role includes patient education, timely medication administration, and participating in rounds with physicians as needed.

The ideal candidate is a California-licensed LVN with long-term care experience; nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• California LVN license is required.
• One-year nursing management experience preferred, not required.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice as per standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program implementation.
• Uses Quality Life Manual for patient/program placement and monitoring.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Long-term care experience

Patient education

Infection control awareness

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician orders, center policies, and state and local guidelines. The role includes patient education, timely medication administration, and participating in rounds with physicians as needed.

The ideal candidate is a California-licensed LVN with long-term care experience; nursing management experience is preferred but not required.