Critical Care Nurse Internship- RN Intern

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

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

6012 Critical Care Float Pool

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. Under the direct supervision of 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.

Upcoming new graduate RN or RN with less than 6 months experience, are welcome to APPLY NOW!

Cohort slated to begin: July 22, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required:

CA RN license or Nurse Interim Permit

BLS

Education

Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.

Experience

Required: Less than six months experience as a RN.

Department Specific Requirements

Must have desire and intent to practice in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Cardiovascular Intermediate Critical Care Unit (CVICCU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Intermediate Critical Care Unit (ICCU), or Nursing Critical Care Float Pool.

• Staff will be enrolled in this 12-week RN transition program designed for the licensed RN or RN Interim Permittee who has considered a career in Critical Care and is seeking a supportive, structured transition into this specialty area.

• Upon completion of the transition program the participant should be able to demonstrate core competencies essential for the delivery of safe and effective care to critically ill patients.

• Upon successful completion of the program, the nurse management group will assess the skill level of each intern, consider each intern's preference, assess unit needs, and make assignments based on these assessments.

• Successful completion of the program is determined by performing on-going competencies throughout the internship that include: evaluations, simulations, bedside practice and educator and/or preceptor feedback.

• At the end of the didactic education, the participant must demonstrate competency in Head-to-Toe assessment and tests that include Arrhythmia and Critical Care Core One.

If at any time the participant does not meet the learning expectations and/or pass these tests, they will not continue in the CCNI program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

Joint Commission standards

California's Nursing Practice Act

Applicable sections of Title 22 and 17

Applicable Federal guidelines and regulations including HIPPA

Policies and procedures for specialty area National standards for specialty area.

The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers.

Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department:

Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.

Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.

Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves.

Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Utilizes nursing process- assessed via direct observation by mentor/leadership/educator, peer reviews, audits, documentation:

Assessment

Diagnosis

Planning

Outcome identification

Implementation

Evaluation

The nurse uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice:

Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.

Identifies aspects of care that are important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient/resident outcomes.

Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care.

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of how the RN participates in QI studies: involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results.

Independently identifies problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently.

Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers:

Formulates the plan of care and involves. patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services.

Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed.

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

$46.44 -$69.66

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.