Student Nurse Aide: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking a Student Nurse Aide in Visalia, CA. The role provides holistic patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, following a 12-hour day shift.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited RN program and completion of at least one semester, with BLS and crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire. The SNA will support nursing staff, perform basic care activities, ensure patient safety, and document care in the EMR.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required or Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Preferred: CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Education: enrolled in an accredited RN program with at least one semester completed.

Responsibilities

• Reports variances in patient condition to licensed staff.
• Reports patient/family needs, concerns, and activity changes to licensed staff.
• Refer complaints to licensed staff or department manager immediately.
• Answer patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
• Greet patients and family in a friendly, professional manner.
• Assist patients with their needs and daily activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient care issues and comply with safety policies.
• Assist nursing staff as delegated by the RN.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Orient patients to room and call lights; assist with meals and hydration.
• Document care provided in the EMR promptly.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient population served.

Skills

BLS certification

Crisis intervention training

Nursing student RN program

Education

RN student in accredited program

Job description

Kaweah Health is seeking a Student Nurse Aide in Visalia, CA. The role provides holistic patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, following a 12-hour day shift.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited RN program and completion of at least one semester, with BLS and crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire. The SNA will support nursing staff, perform basic care activities, ensure patient safety, and document care in the EMR.