Nursing Work Study Intern

Summary: Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nursing Work-Study Intern who is a registered nursing student practicing under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for clients while refining nursing skills and completing course assignments. Responsibilities: - Working under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor employed by the facility, the student plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a selected group of clients. Emphasis is placed on refining previously learned nursing skills and strengthening organizational skills, priority setting and sound clinical decision-making - Nursing Work-Study Interns must maintain an active enrollment in the work study course described above and are expected to complete all course assignments and requirements. Any student who ceases to be currently and actively enrolled in the nursing work study course will be ineligible to participate. HOURS: Students must commit to working predetermined number of hours per week (variable by semester) for the duration of the course - Supervisory Responsibilities; This job has no supervisory responsibilities - Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner and brings problems to the appropriate person - Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect - Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood - Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information - Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities Required Qualifications: - Senior student in good standing currently enrolled in a CA BRN approved Nursing Work-Study course in an affiliating BSN program - High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required - Basic Life Support - Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 - Successful completion of usual BSN clinical rotations preceding the senior level Required Skills: Registered Nursing, Basic Life Support Important Skills: Clinical Decision-Making Nice-to-Have Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork