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Student Nurse Intern-Labor & Delivery
| Company | Kaweah Health |
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| Location | Visalia, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $24 – $24 |
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| Type | Internship |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Internship |
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Requirements
- BLS certification required
- 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.
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
- 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
- Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
