LVN/LPN - Long-Term Care Nurse | Patient Education

Sweetwater Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed practical nurse with leadership skills to oversee nursing care in a long-term care setting in Houston, TX. You will ensure care meets standards, coordinate with physicians, and guide staff to deliver timely, quality care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and rounds with physicians, with participation in quality improvement. New grads are welcome; LTC and PointClickCare experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN in state.
• 1 year nursing management experience preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience in long-term care.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Mans rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing management experience

New graduates welcome

Long term care experience

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed practical nurse with leadership skills to oversee nursing care in a long-term care setting in Houston, TX. You will ensure care meets standards, coordinate with physicians, and guide staff to deliver timely, quality care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and rounds with physicians, with participation in quality improvement. New grads are welcome; LTC and PointClickCare experience are valued.