LVN/NOC Nurse: Patient Care & Charting

Sweetwater Care; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care in accordance with standards and physician orders in a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates hold an active California LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR certification, with experience in long-term care and charting. Nursing management experience is a plus, though not required. This role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with physicians and departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum long-term care experience.
• Experience with charting and incident reporting is preferred.
• Nurse license in practicing state and current BLS/CPR.
• Nursing management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for charting and incident reporting.
• Follow procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Document changes in patient conditions (nutrition, infections, skin issues, weight loss, etc.).
• Use Quality Life Manual for patient program placement and monitoring.
• Document and notify departments about room changes, LOA, admits or discharges.
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Charting/documentation

Nursing management

Education

LVN/LPN license (California)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

PointClickCare charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care in accordance with standards and physician orders in a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates hold an active California LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR certification, with experience in long-term care and charting. Nursing management experience is a plus, though not required. This role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with physicians and departments.