About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in the M/S Renal 4N department, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide patient care and support. This role focuses on promoting health and preventing illness while gaining practical experience in a clinical setting. You will collaborate with the health care team to advocate for patients and their families.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures under RN supervision.
- Formulate care plans in partnership with your preceptor.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Collect and record vital signs, weights, heights, and intake/output data.
- Document all care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Answer patient call lights and greet families in a professional manner.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Help with emergency care, including crash cart checks and responding to Code Blue.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage patient specimens.
- Report any changes in patient condition or family 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.
- Current BLS certification.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your 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.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 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.
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