Student Nurse Intern — Hands-on Hospital Experience

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a Student Nurse Intern (SNI) to support bedside care under a Registered Nurse preceptor. The role emphasizes patient collaboration, safety, and adherence to nursing standards within a 12-hour day shift.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (ASN or BSN) and hold or be pursuing a CNA certification with BLS, with transcripts updated as required. Training and crisis intervention prerequisites must be met within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• License /Certification Required: BLS Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer
• Education Required: ASN enrollment with 3rd semester completion; BSN enrollment with 4th semester completion; transcript submission and program enrollment notification
• Participation in a 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.
• PLEASE NOTE: even when skills on the checklist have been validated to perform independently, some duties require that a RN be present to perform.
• Those duties include, but are not limited to, administration of oral or injectable medication, initiation of intravenous therapy, adjusting intravenous rates, intravenous medication administration, and 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.
• As assigned, assists patient with their needs.
• Is an active participant 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 as 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.
• Additional 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.

Education

ASN: Enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of 3rd semester

BSN: Enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of 4th semester

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a Student Nurse Intern (SNI) to support bedside care under a Registered Nurse preceptor. The role emphasizes patient collaboration, safety, and adherence to nursing standards within a 12-hour day shift.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (ASN or BSN) and hold or be pursuing a CNA certification with BLS, with transcripts updated as required. Training and crisis intervention prerequisites must be met within 60 days of hire.