LVN/LPN - Long-Term Care Patient Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, aligning with physician orders, center policies, and state, local guidelines. The role emphasizes attention to patient needs and quality of care.

The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, charting in point-and-click systems, and current BLS/CPR certification, with a preference for nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Long term care experience required.
• Point-and-click charting experience required.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Documents and notifies applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long term care experience

Point-and-click charting

BLS/CPR certification

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA is seeking an experienced LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, aligning with physician orders, center policies, and state, local guidelines. The role emphasizes attention to patient needs and quality of care.

The ideal candidate has long-term care experience, charting in point-and-click systems, and current BLS/CPR certification, with a preference for nursing leadership experience.