Nursing Intern

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children our core values guide everything we do. We areJoyful finding optimism and strength even in challenges;Curious always learning and innovating to provide the best care;Dependable building trust through reliability;Authentic celebrating uniqueness and creating safe inclusive spaces; andCompassionate deeply caring for our teammates our clients and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you wed love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!

Tennyson Center for Children is seeking qualified Nursingintern candidates currently enrolled in anaccredited program who are seeking direct experience prior to graduation. This is intended as a supplement to school clinical experiences.

Nursing Internships support the following programs: Day Treatment Community Based Services Residential and Admissions. Internships may be eligible for a stipend dependent upon university and program guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver safe compassionate highquality care to an assigned group of patients under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Interest in working with children and adolescents who may have had exposure to adverse experiences and/or who may have an intellectual disability developmental disability or diagnosis of Autism.
• Practice time management prioritization and selfmotivation to promote a positive and effective learning environment.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs reading current literature attending inservices meetings and workshops
• Maintain up to date documentation including patient care observations and assessments in the electronic medical record
• Maintains the highest standard of cultural competency in all dealings with clients and staff.
• Must be willing to support clients in times of crisis.
• Direct patient care including physical assessments and vital signs
• Preparing and administering medications under the supervision of an RN
• Create paper MARs for documentation of medication administration.
• Review ICMPs and provide emotional support appropriately. Distinguish between somatic vs. psychosomatic complaints and treat appropriately.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.

Other Job Functions

• Participates in allagency meetings and training opportunities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to implement behavioral management techniques as needed.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through a computer electronic devices and paper means.
• Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs. or more.

Working Conditions

• Position required to be inperson.
• Oncampus school based day treatment setting oncampus residential setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program at an accredited institution.
• Previous healthcare experience
• CPR/ AED/ BLS Other BLS within 14 days

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal CBI background check FBI fingerprint check State of CO child abuse check (TRAILS) DMV driving record check preemployment drug test preemployment physical academic credential verification and reference check.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation Events

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age national origin disability military status conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing and/or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. If you have any questions please email our team at HRServices at . We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.