LVN Nurse — Long-Term Care, Patient Education & Care

Sweetwater Care; Fillmore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN with leadership experience to oversee nursing operations in our facility. You will coordinate patient care, supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes care coordination, regulatory compliance, and effective staff leadership within a long-term care setting. Strong charting skills and a desire to mentor team members are valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California (RN/CN A not applicable).
• One-year nursing management experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in long-term care settings is essential.
• Proficiency with Point Click Care charting is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice per standards and physician orders.
• Implements and participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Identifies and monitors patients in appropriate programs using Life/Quality manuals.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharges).
• Educates patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Administers medications timely according to facility policy.
• Administers treatments in a timely manner per policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as allowed by law.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Long-term care experience

Tools

Point Click Care Charting Experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an LVN with leadership experience to oversee nursing operations in our facility. You will coordinate patient care, supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes care coordination, regulatory compliance, and effective staff leadership within a long-term care setting. Strong charting skills and a desire to mentor team members are valued.