Nursing Student Intern
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Job Description
About Company
ChildServe is a non-profit organization that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care in a family-focused environment for children, teens, and young adults with complex medical needs who are unable to live at home. They offer intensive medical and nursing services, alongside onsite therapy and medical equipment support, to help each child and young adult live a full life. ChildServe serves approximately 5,800 children annually through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas, with many of their programs being unique. They have been recognized as a “Top Workplace” every year since 2014, with employees valuing the impact of their work, the collaborative team environment, continuous learning opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. ChildServe emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach where experts across various fields collaborate to provide optimal care. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
This is an exciting internship opportunity for Nursing students at ChildServe, working alongside the Clinical Learning and Development Specialist.
• Role: Nursing Student Intern
• Purpose: This is a non-paid opportunity, ideal for applicants seeking course credit and/or specific college internship requirements.
• What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
• Observe and participate in staff meetings.
• Engage in regular meetings with the Internship Supervisor.
• Observe and learn from inpatient services and various teams.
• Complete a project focused on updating training modules for staff.
• What You’ll Need (Requirements):
• Enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited university/college.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of children and young adults who have intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, as well as complex medical needs.
• Must exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and children.
• Ability to interpret and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Schedule:
• Monday-Friday, with varied hours.
• A total of 120 hours for the internship duration.
