Student Nurse Intern

Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) accepting Nurse Intern applications for the Summer 2024 Clinical Enrichment Program! Application deadline is March 31st. LCBHS is the community mental health service provider for the Southeast region of the state, caring for adults and children with mental health and addiction-related diagnoses in a variety of care settings. Ongoing employment opportunities available, to support the intern through completion of undergraduate education as well as full-time opportunities after obtaining licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Shifts: 8 or 12-hour Day or Night Shift, with some weekend involvement

Essential Functions:

• The position will be responsible to provide nursing care to youth and adults in the acute mental health setting, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Mentor. The role will be primarily positioned at The CORE Center, which provides 24/7 mental health and detox crisis care services, while also performing duties at the Ebel Recovery Center, which provides inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment services.
• The position will operate within the nursing scope of practice, coordinating care delivery to ensure patients have their needs met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, agency policies and procedures, project goals, as well as federal, state, and local guidelines. All activities performed by the Nurse Intern will be under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Mentor.
• The position will engage in additional learning experiences, collaborating with other departments within the agency to provide psychiatric nursing care, including but not limited to:
  • Psychiatric Case Management Services – CARE and IMPACT Programs
  • Residential Care – Cedar Village Assisted Living Program
  • Outpatient Medication Management and Therapy Services – Outpatient Program
  • Youth and Family Services – Outpatient Program

Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently enrolled or completed all but the final one or two semesters of a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited nursing program.
• Available to participate for the entire duration of the internship, June through August.
• Complete all components of the application process and meet all job-related health requirements.
• Provide proof of good academic standing, in the form of a letter from the student’s academic advisor.
• Preference will be given to South Dakota students who are current residents of South Dakota or who are attending an academic institution within South Dakota; however, any student meeting criteria may apply.
• Preference will be given to students with focus are of interest in psychiatry and addictions nursing.

Required Skills and Abilities: CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, Valid driver’s license.