Travel LVN – Short-Term Contract in Los Angeles

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to deliver patient care in a long-term care setting. You will administer medications, perform treatments, and educate patients and families while following physician orders and center policies.

Role requires LTC experience or willingness to learn; familiarity with PointClickCare or paper charting is a plus. Collaboration with the medical team and on-site duties are included.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LPN in state.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with long-term care settings and patient care.
• PointClickCare charting experience or willingness to use paper charting.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice and adheres to standards and physician orders.
• Demonstrates knowledge and uses infection control guidelines per manual.
• Notifies departments of patient changes and participates in discharge/planning processes.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and treatments.
• Administers medications and treatments timely according to facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders when allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

LPN license (state)

Tools

PointClickCare

Paper charting

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to deliver patient care in a long-term care setting. You will administer medications, perform treatments, and educate patients and families while following physician orders and center policies.

Role requires LTC experience or willingness to learn; familiarity with PointClickCare or paper charting is a plus. Collaboration with the medical team and on-site duties are included.