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 the 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 the 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.
- Observe the camper and record significant health-related conditions, reactions, concerns, or changes to the 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
- 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 essential functions.
- Education and/or Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree from a 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
- A 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
How to Apply
https://www.specialkidstn.com/careers
Details
- Date Posted: March 7, 2024
- Type: Contract / Temp
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Start Date: 05/28/2024
- Salary Range: TBD
- Working Hours: TBD Seasonal