About the role#
As a Student Nurse Aide in the M/S Ortho Neuro department, you will work under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care for patients and their families. This role allows nursing students to gain clinical experience while supporting the healthcare team in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room orientation.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes.
- Collect and record vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output data.
- Report changes in patient condition or family concerns to licensed staff.
- Assist with meals, snacks, and water service.
- Support the nursing staff with delegated tasks, such as specimen collection and labeling.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment and handle personal property with care.
- Document all provided care in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in emergency care, including crash cart checks and responding to Code Blue.
- Provide post-mortem care as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program with at least one semester successfully completed.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program or current employment at Kaweah Health while enrolled in a specific partnership program.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to complete Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire.
- A current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Shift: Part-time, 12-hour day shifts.
- This is a paid position.
About Kaweah Health
Kaweah Health is a publicly-owned community healthcare organization based in Visalia, California. Founded in 1963, it serves the greater Visalia region and Tulare County. The organization provides preventive services, specialized health clinics, and medical care. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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