Student Nurse Intern- M/S Renal 4N

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

About The Position

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and KH RN preceptor in the M/S Renal-4N department. The role supports nursing care to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering. In partnership with the RN, the SNI contributes to holistic care and patient and family advocacy. SNI practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics. The SNI performs validated skills and selected nursing procedures as delegated by the RN. Some duties—including medication administration, initiation or adjustment of intravenous therapy, and taking physician orders—require an RN to be present. Certain patient-support duties may be performed on instructional and non-instructional days after completing Kaweah Health position- and unit-specific competencies. The intern must keep a validated Skills Checklist available while working and maintain required certifications.

Requirements

BLS certification is required and required certifications must be kept current.
ASN track: enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of the third semester.
BSN track: enrollment in an accredited RN program with completion of the fourth semester.
Submit an updated transcript to HR each term and notify the manager and HR of 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), is required.
Maintain a validated Skills Checklist while working as an SNI; skills must be validated by the school of nursing in conjunction with the KH RN preceptor before performing them.
Work under the supervision of a KH RN preceptor and perform duties only within the scope and supervision requirements described for the position.
A watch with timing capabilities, such as a seconds hand or stopwatch, is a required uniform component.

Nice To Haves

Current California Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and communicate with patients, residents, families, and other health care providers.
Work with the RN to formulate the plan of care and involve patients or residents in decisions about care and service delivery.
Perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures under the supervision of a KH RN preceptor, after skills have been validated by the school of nursing in conjunction with the RN preceptor.
Report changes or variances in patient condition, patient or family needs and concerns, and changes in activity to licensed staff; promptly refer complaints and problems to licensed staff or the department manager.
Answer assigned patient call lights within two minutes; greet patients and family members professionally, identify oneself by name and job category, and assist patients with their needs.
Participate in quality patient care and maintain confidentiality; follow current policies and procedures, including safety and infection-control requirements, and perform tasks safely.
Assist nursing staff with tasks delegated by the RN, including toileting, emptying bedpans and drainage containers, and reporting variations in output.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and orient patients to their rooms and amenities.
Assist patients with meals, snacks, and water pitchers, and with activities of daily living such as bathing, ambulation, and oral care.
Collect and record intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the RN; obtain respiratory rate by direct observation.
Document care in the EMR as soon as possible after it is provided.
Collect, label, and deliver specimens.
Provide post-mortem care and assist with transporting the body to the morgue.
Assist with emergency care, including crash cart checks, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
Handle patients' personal property carefully and maintain a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines, and wear a watch with timing capabilities as part of the uniform.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, with knowledge of growth and development and patient and family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
Effectively communicate with and care for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.