About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in the Cardiovascular ICU, you will work under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care, prevent illness, and assist with treatment. You will partner with the nursing team to advocate for patients and their families while gaining hands-on experience in a professional practice setting.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with patients, families, and health care providers to formulate care plans.
- Perform bedside care and nursing procedures under the supervision of an RN.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Help patients with daily living activities such as bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Monitor and record vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output levels.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Provide post-mortem care and assist with emergency procedures like CPR and Code Blue.
- Report patient condition variances and concerns to licensed staff.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of the 3rd semester for ASN students or 4th semester for BSN students.
- Valid 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 maintain a validated Skills Checklist while working.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Employment type: Part-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
- Shift: 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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