About the role#
As a Student Nurse Intern in the PCU/ICCU-3W department, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor to provide patient care. This role focuses on supporting the nursing team, promoting patient health, and alleviating suffering through direct bedside assistance. You will work 12-hour day shifts in a clinical environment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support the plan of care.
- Perform basic bedside care and nursing procedures as validated by your nursing school and preceptor.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
- Collect and record vital signs, intake and output, weight, and height.
- Document all care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Respond to patient call lights within two minutes.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
- Report changes in a patient's condition or any variances to licensed staff immediately.
- Provide post-mortem care and assist with emergency response, including CPR and Code Blue situations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe, clean environment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program: completion of the 3rd semester for ASN students or 4th semester for BSN students.
- Current BLS certification.
- Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with your school of nursing, 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 provide updated transcripts to HR each term.
Location & details#
- Location: Visalia, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
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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