Registered Nurse - Rn - Lvn

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients.

Located in Davis, CA - Part Time
​Responsibilities:

• Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients
• Provide basic patient care and treatment
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses to administer prescribed medications
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment
• Educate and update patients on medical treatments

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
• Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Licensed RN or LVN to care for active female attorney in her home. Patient has quadriplegia and is ventilator dependent as a result of a spinal cord injury sustained 24 years ago. Patient works in downtown Sacramento at professional office building.

Good assessment skills, including clinical knowledge and experience (or ability to inquire) in care for the immobile patient and the high-level spinal cord injured patient. Knowledge and ability to apply nursing interventions. Implementation and initiative required. Understanding and foresight for abnormalities presented and the potential for future clinical demise, including secondary conditions. Must be able to transfer patient into and out of bed. Professional behavior required; no smoking, no texting or talking on the phone, good communication skills and dress appropriately for a professional office. Opportunities to travel for dinners, conferences, etc.

Shifts are 12 hours 7:00 am-7:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:00 am. MUST have valid California Driver License and Active California Nursing License. Transfer out of bed is with an electric lift. Working weekends can be accommodated for those with limited access to child care.

Ideal Candidate:
Organized
Good time management skills
Takes initiative
Eager to work and open to learning
Comfortable with light cooking and cleaning
Comfortable asking questions if needed
Inquisitive, willing to research the unknown related to care needs
Hair and makeup skills a plus!! (but not required)

Location: Davis, Ca (Sacramento, California area)

Serious inquiries only. Please send cover letter summarizing your experience and skills and resume by email to grandajj@earthlink.net, or call Jose Granda at 530-902-3165