Job Description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. 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. The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) under the direct supervision of the RN can perform the following functions/tasks only when school is in session: 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. Some duties require that a RN be present to perform, including administration of oral or injectable medication, initiation of intravenous therapy, adjusting intravenous rates, intravenous medication administration, and taking orders from physicians. The SNI may continuously perform (including non-instructional days) the following duties upon completion of Kaweah Health position/unit specific competencies: 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. 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. Keeps all required certifications current. Assists Nursing staff in tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse. Provides for toilet needs of patients, reports variations in output to RN, assists with admission, transfer, discharge, orients patients to room, assists with meals and activities of daily living, collects and records intake/output, vital signs, documents care in EMR, collects and delivers specimens, provides post-mortem care, assists with emergency care, handles patient property with care, maintains professional appearance, and maintains a clean, safe patient environment. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served. 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.

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