Student Nurse Aide - M/S Renal 4N

Kaweah Health • Part-time • USA, CA, Visalia • 2m ago

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.

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

6174 M/S Renal-4NUnder the direction of the registered nurse, the purpose of this position is to provide holistic care for patients and families served.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required: BLS

Preferred: Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Education
Required:

Current enrollment with completion of at least one semester in an accredited RN Program.

Concurrent enrollment throughout employment in a BRN approved Work Study Course through an affiliated school.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

The Student Nurse Aide (SNA) is responsible for having the college/university’s student skills competency checklist available at all times while working as a SNA. School checklist duties may only be performed when school is in session and only after skills have been validated by the school of Nursing in conjunction with the KH RN preceptor. PLEASE NOTE: Performance of skills and duties identified on the college/university skills checklist that are strictly prohibited include, but are not limited to the following: IV initiation and therapy, medication administration, obtaining and processing of physician orders, glucose monitoring, all Point of Care (POC) testing, and similar procedures. The SNA 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 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.

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.

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.

Must keep all required certifications current.

Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after the care occurs as possible.

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.

Pay Range

$20.38 -$20.38

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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