Travel LPN/LVN Nurse — Long-Term Care Contract

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Colorado is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards and physician orders. The role emphasizes adherence to state and local guidelines and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified applicants will have long-term care experience, PointClickCare charting familiarity, and a current LVN/LPN license. BLS/CPR certification is required or willingness to obtain it; nursing management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience required.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification current or willingness to obtain.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient\'s conditions including nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement, and monitoring in programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of patient room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Colorado is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards and physician orders. The role emphasizes adherence to state and local guidelines and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified applicants will have long-term care experience, PointClickCare charting familiarity, and a current LVN/LPN license. BLS/CPR certification is required or willingness to obtain it; nursing management experience is a plus.