About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in the ICU-NICU, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide patient care and support. This role focuses on clinical experience and professional growth within an acute care hospital setting. You will assist the healthcare team in delivering holistic care to patients and their families.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to formulate and implement care plans.
- Perform basic bedside care and nursing procedures as validated by your nursing school and preceptor.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collect and record vital signs, intake and output, height, and weight.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes.
- Support activities of daily living, including bathing and ambulation.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Participate in emergency care, including CPR, Code Blue responses, and crash cart checks.
- Provide post-mortem care when necessary.
- Report any changes or variances in a patient's condition to licensed staff immediately.
What you'll need#
- Current BLS certification.
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program: completion of the 3rd semester for ASN students or the 4th semester for BSN students.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your nursing school OR current Kaweah Health employment 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.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Compensation: $24.00 per hour.
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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