Travel LPN: Long-Term Care Field Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Missoula, MT seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and facility policies. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the medical team.

Experience in long-term care is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply. The position requires strong infection control knowledge, participation in quality improvement, and the ability to educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred, Not Required
• New Graduates encouraged to apply
• LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice according to standards, physician orders and center policies.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Demonstrates ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy.
• Demonstrates ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing management

New graduates welcome

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Missoula, MT seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and facility policies. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the medical team.

Experience in long-term care is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply. The position requires strong infection control knowledge, participation in quality improvement, and the ability to educate patients and families.