Nurse (RN or LVN)

Nursing Care - Sacramento, CA - RN or LVN position available Licensed RN with at least one year of hospital experience or LVN with at least 4 years of experience 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 23 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. Typically no set days available unless you have a hospital job which will accommodate a set day in addition to your other schedule. Transfer out of bed is with an electric lift. Ideal Candidate: Personable, kind, understanding Good communication skills Reliable transportation Flexible at times with schedule Active and Agile Prompt 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) Serious inquiries only. One year commitment is ideal. Please send resume or call Sara at 530-400-9752 recblid 9i6ij99h4n45wakdibsoj1968jyv30... - Permanent - Full-time

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