Description:
Interested in a great part-time nursing job that is fun and benefits many? We have one waiting for you. Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a 100+ year old non-profit organization providing programs and services to children and adults with disabilities/special needs.
Come help individuals with disabilities stay healthy while they foster independence, gain new skills and build long lasting friendships in a camp setting. We have an opening for a Camp Nurse and would love to have you join us. The camps are: Aug 15-17, Sept 19-21, Oct 3-5, Oct 10-12 and Nov 14-16. They are held at Camp Victory in Millville, PA, not far from Bloomsburg, PA. A $500.00 stipend plus room and board are offered for this camp.
JOB SUMMARY-Camp Nurse
The Camp Nurse is responsible for providing medical care for campers (with and without disabilities) attending the Easterseals camps.
QUALIFICATIONS
- RN or LPN required.
- Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certifications required.
- Current valid PA drivers license and acceptable driving record obtained through the PA Department of Transportation required.
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History and Department of Human Services FBI Clearance required.
- Passing of physical examination and TB required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES-Camp Nurse
- Provide 24 hour on-call care for the entire time that camp is in process.
- Maintain medical records for all campers.
- Dispense and record all prescription and non-prescription dosages.
- Participate in daily camp operations.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE
Includes, but is not limited to:
- First Aid and medical supplies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds.
- Required to walk, bend, squat, reach and move about the majority of the time; may involve sitting for brief periods of time.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.
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