Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
Camp Nurse
Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
Job Summary
Provides care for the medical needs and assists with activities of daily living for children enrolled in the Camp Ability program.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties within scope of practice may be assigned.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as scheduled and appropriate.
Maintains accurate records for each camper including times of administration of medications.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of campers by assisting with the daily care of campers.
Responds to and leads team during medical emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
Observes camper and records significant health related conditions, reactions, concerns or changes to camper’s health. Notifies Camp Director, camper’s physician (if necessary), parents or guardian, and Clinical Director of the camper’s condition. Records any reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Completes initial assessments for campers enrolled in the Camp Ability program.
Participates in department quality improvement activities.
Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Nursing.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current state LPN or RN license is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider with skills testing certification required.
Values
Compassion
Willingness
Courage
Faith
Additional Information
Benefits
Seasonal job: summer only
How to Apply
https://www.specialkidstn.com/careers
Details
- Date Posted: February 2, 2023
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Start Date: 05/01/2023
- Salary Range: TBD
- Working Hours: TBD