Wound-Care LVN for LTC: Expert Patient Management

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with management experience to oversee nursing operations in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, patient education, and timely medication and treatment administration.

The position requires CA LVN licensure, LTC experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting, with a focus on maintaining high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in California.
• 1 year nursing management experience preferred.
• Experience in SNF/LTC settings preferred.
• Long term care experience.
• PointClickCare charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies other departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications in a timely manner per policy.
• Administers treatments in a timely manner per policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management

Education

California LVN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with management experience to oversee nursing operations in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, patient education, and timely medication and treatment administration.

The position requires CA LVN licensure, LTC experience, and familiarity with PointClickCare charting, with a focus on maintaining high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.