I/DD Nursing Intern
About The Position
The I/DD Nursing Intern observes and assists nurses supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Community Residence and Day Habilitation programs. Community Residence offers a warm, caring home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with behavioral or medical complexities. Day Habilitation provides clinical and nursing support in site-based and community learning settings, using activities such as arts, computers, and volunteering to develop independent living skills. Nurses support individuals with varying levels of need across multiple locations during the week. Applicants must be current associate-level nursing students enrolled in a degree program that grants credit hours for the internship. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their school, degree program, internship requirements, and program interests. The internship is unpaid, with flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Locations include Middletown, New York, and other sites throughout Orange, Ulster, Columbia, and Greene Counties.
Requirements
- Be a current associate-level nursing student.
- Be enrolled in a degree program that grants credit hours for the internship.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency.
- Have excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and assist with medication counts.
- Observe and assist with medication pours.
- Ensure client appointments are scheduled.
- Assist in charting client medical information.
- Provide medication and wellness patient education.
- Participate in daily I/DD Nursing huddles.
- Participate in weekly supervision.
- Complete additional assignments as determined at a future date.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
