Travel LPN – Dynamic Long-Term Care Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care within scope of practice in a long-term care setting. The role requires charting, adherence to policies, and regular collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The ideal candidate has LTC experience, a current LVN/LPN license, and BLS/CPR certification, with familiarity in PointClickCare charting. Prior management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience preferred.
• Active LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other changes.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring in programs.
• Documents and notifies departments of patient room changes, LOA, admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Nursing management

PointClickCare experience

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care within scope of practice in a long-term care setting. The role requires charting, adherence to policies, and regular collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The ideal candidate has LTC experience, a current LVN/LPN license, and BLS/CPR certification, with familiarity in PointClickCare charting. Prior management experience is a plus.