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At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
Location: Middletown, NY
Other locations available throughout Orange, Ulster, Columbia, and Greene Counties.
Hours: Flexible within the following time frame, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay: Unpaid
Our IDD nurses assist individuals with developmental disabilities in our Community Residence program, as well as in our Day Habilitation program. Our Community Residence program provides a warm and caring home to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom also have behavioral or medical complexities. Our Day Habilitation program provides adults with access to clinical and nursing supports while they are engaged in a learning environment that takes place at site based and community settings utilizing the arts, computers, and volunteering aimed at the development of greater independent living skills. The nurses that work within these program offer care to individuals with varying levels of need at multiple locations throughout the week.
This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be an associate level nursing student.
To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the program(s) of interest to you.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Observe and assist with medication counts.
• Observe and assist with medication pours.
• Ensure client appointments are scheduled.
• Assist in charting of client medical information.
• Provide medication and wellness patient education.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Participate in daily IDD Nursing huddles.
• Patriciate in weekly supervision.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competency at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current associate level nursing student.
• Prior experience in nursing is a plus.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow individuals
• Work alongside individuals within 3 feet
• Occasional lifting of > _15+ pounds

EEO Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans