About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in the M/S Ortho Neuro department, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient care. This role focuses on protecting health, preventing illness, and alleviating suffering while gaining hands-on experience in a professional practice setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and assist in formulating patient care plans.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic bedside care and nursing procedures as delegated by your RN preceptor.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room orientation.
- Monitor and record patient vitals, intake and output, weight, and height.
- Answer patient call lights within two minutes and respond to patient needs.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Assist with emergency care, including crash cart checks and responding to Code Blue.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Report any changes in a patient's condition or concerns to licensed staff immediately.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited nursing program: completion of the 3rd semester for ASN students or the 4th semester for BSN students.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program or current Kaweah Health employment in an eligible nursing partnership.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to complete Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire.
- A current California Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
- Requirement to submit updated transcripts to HR each term.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, 12-hour day shifts.
- 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.
How to get in at Kaweah Health
Securing an internship at Kaweah Health requires speed because early applicants often get seen before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you can apply among the first. This helps you stay ahead of the typical application rush. You can also reach out to recruiters directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles to help you make these connections. This approach is more effective than waiting for a response from a standard queue.
