Neuro-Trauma ICU: Student Nurse Intern (Day Shift)

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking a Student Nurse Intern to support the Intensive Care unit on a day 12-hour shift. You will work under a KH RN preceptor, participate in the plan of care, and assist with bedside nursing duties and medication administration.

Enrollment in an accredited RN program is required through 3rd or 4th semester, with BLS certification. Transcript submission and a Work Study or KH nursing program partnership are expected.

Qualifications

• License /Certification Required: BLS
• Preferred: Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Education Required: ASN: Enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of 3rd semester
• BSN: Enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of 4th semester
• Employee must submit updated transcript to HR each term and notify Manager and HR of any changes in nursing program enrollment.
• Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with the school of nursing OR current Kaweah Health employment while enrolled in a Kaweah Health/Unitek nursing program eligible for the practice and academic partnership (not for academic credit) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers.
• In conjunction with the RN, formulates the plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services.
• The Student Nurse Intern's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Responsible for having a validated Skills Checklist available at all times while working as a SNI.
• May perform duties only after their skills have been validated by the school of Nursing in conjunction with the KH RN preceptor.
• Students are responsible for taking the Skills Checklist to the school of nursing for completion.
• Works under the supervision of a KH RN preceptor.
• SNIs are directly responsible to the RN for performing basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures.
• Administration of oral or injectable medication.
• Initiation of intravenous therapy.
• Adjusting intravenous rates.
• Intravenous medication administration.
• Taking orders from physicians.
• Reports any variance in the patient's condition to licensed staff.
• Reports specific patient or family needs, concerns, and changes in activity to licensed staff.
• Refers complaints and problems to licensed staff or department manager immediately.
• Answers patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
• Greets patients and family members in a friendly, professional manner.
• Identifies self by name and job category.
• Assists patient with their needs as assigned.
• Participates in achieving quality patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
• Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control.
• Performs tasks safely.Must keep all required certifications current.
• Assists the Nursing staff in performing tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides for the toilet needs of patients by emptying bedpans and drainage container.
• Reports any variation in amount, color, consistency, and odor of output to the RN.
• Provides assistance with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patients to room (call light, storage of belongings, etc.).
• Assists patients with meals, snacks, and with water pitchers.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bath, ambulation oral care, etc.
• Collects and records intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Collects respiratory rate by direct observation of the patient.
• Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after the care occurs as possible.
• Collects, labels, and delivers specimens.
• Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting the body to the morgue.
• Assists with emergency care by participating in crash cart checks, providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
• Handles the personal property of the patient with great care.
• Personal appearance shall reflect a well groomed, professional appearance as outlined in HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines.
• Watches with timing capabilities, i.e. seconds hand or stopwatch, are required uniform components.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS

CA CNA preferred

ASN RN program enrollment

BSN RN program enrollment

Education

ASN program enrollment

BSN program enrollment

Job description

Kaweah Health is seeking a Student Nurse Intern to support the Intensive Care unit on a day 12-hour shift. You will work under a KH RN preceptor, participate in the plan of care, and assist with bedside nursing duties and medication administration.

Enrollment in an accredited RN program is required through 3rd or 4th semester, with BLS certification. Transcript submission and a Work Study or KH nursing program partnership are expected.