I/DD Nursing Intern

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The I/DD Nursing Intern observes and assists nurses supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Community Residence and Day Habilitation programs. Community Residence provides a home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with behavioral or medical complexities. Day Habilitation offers clinical and nursing supports in site-based and community learning environments, including activities involving the arts, computers, and volunteering to develop independent living skills. Nurses support individuals with varying levels of need at multiple locations throughout the week. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate-level nursing program that awards internship credit. Applicants should submit a cover letter with their application identifying their school, degree program, internship requirements, and program(s) of interest. The position is unpaid, with flexible hours during Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locations include Middletown, New York, and other sites throughout Orange, Ulster, Columbia, and Greene Counties.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an associate-level nursing student in a degree program that grants internship credit hours.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate periods.
Ability to work in an open-space floor plan.
Ability to move throughout the workday and follow individuals.
Ability to work alongside individuals within three feet.
Occasional lifting of more than 15 pounds.