About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in Acute Psych, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to protect and promote patient health. You will assist in preventing illness and injury while providing care that aligns with the ANA Code of Ethics. This role requires you to work in partnership with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care for patients and their families.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with patients, families, and health care providers.
- Formulate a plan of care alongside an RN and involve patients in care decisions.
- Report any changes or variances in a patient's condition to licensed staff immediately.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Collect and record intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- Assist with emergency care, including CPR and Code Blue responses.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program: completion of the 3rd semester for ASN students or the 4th semester for BSN students.
- Current BLS certification.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your nursing school or current employment at Kaweah Health while enrolled in a Kaweah Health/Unitek nursing program.
- A current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
- Ability to provide updated transcripts to HR each term.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: 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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