Student Nurse Intern - ICCU-3W

Kaweah Health Care District • Visalia, CA

370d • $24 - $24

About The Position

Under the direction of the registered nurse, the purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. In partnership with the registered nurse, demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served.

Requirements

• Required: BLS certification.
• ASN students: current enrollment with completion of 3rd semester in an accredited RN Program.
• BSN students: current enrollment with completion of 4th semester in an accredited RN Program.
• Concurrent enrollment throughout employment in a BRN approved Work Study Course through an affiliated school.

Nice To Haves

• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

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.
• 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 patients with their needs as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
• Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control.
• Performs tasks safely.
• 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.
• Assists 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.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.

Benefits

• Not Benefits Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees