About the role#
As a Student Nurse Aide in the PCU/ICCU-3W department, you will work under the direction of registered nurses to provide care for patients and their families. You must keep your college or university student skills competency checklist with you at all times. You may only perform skills from this checklist when school is in session and after the skills have been validated by your nursing school and a Kaweah Health preceptor.
What you'll do#
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, 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.
- Assist with meals, snacks, and water pitchers.
- Report changes in patient condition or family concerns to licensed staff immediately.
- Document all care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Assist with emergency care, including CPR, crash cart checks, and Code Blue responses.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment while following infection control policies.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Provide post-mortem care and transport remains to the morgue.
- Greet patients and family members in a professional manner.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program with at least one semester successfully completed.
- BLS certification.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your school of nursing OR current Kaweah Health employment while enrolled in a Kaweah Health/Unitek nursing program.
- Ability to submit updated transcripts to HR each term.
- A California Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Visalia, California.
- The position is part-time and on-site.
- You will work 12-hour day shifts.
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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