Travel LVN Nurse - CA Licensed Contract

Sweetwater Care; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies while meeting state and local guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, narcotics counting, and coordination with physicians during rounds. Long term care and PointClickCare experience are highly valued, with BLS/CPR certification required or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• LT Care experience required in a nursing facility.
• Experience with PointClickCare charting.
• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification current or willingness to obtain.

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 any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care

PointClickCare

BLS/CPR

Nursing management

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies while meeting state and local guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, incident reporting, narcotics counting, and coordination with physicians during rounds. Long term care and PointClickCare experience are highly valued, with BLS/CPR certification required or willingness to obtain it.