Part-Time LVN: Hands-On Patient Care & Med Administration

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care under policy and physician orders. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care, executing orders, and coordinating with physicians and families to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have California LVN licensure and preferred nursing management and SNF/LTC experience, with a focus on infection control and program monitoring. This position typically requires on-site work in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California is required.
• 1 year of nursing management experience preferred.
• SNF/LTC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Infection Control Manual.
• Supports and participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in programs.
• Notifies departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admissions, discharges).
• Educates patients and families.
• Administers medications timely per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders, as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management experience

Infection control knowledge

Education

Licensed LVN in California

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care under policy and physician orders. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care, executing orders, and coordinating with physicians and families to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have California LVN licensure and preferred nursing management and SNF/LTC experience, with a focus on infection control and program monitoring. This position typically requires on-site work in a skilled nursing setting.