Camp Nurse - Camp Happiness
Camp Nurse - Camp Happiness
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Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose
Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isnt just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communitiesits a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.
At Catholic Charities we serve everyone regardless of belief or background and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.
Catholic Charities Disability Services is looking for a compassionate nurse to work for our summer Camp Happiness program for children ages 518 with developmental disabilities.Coordinate and provide health care for Disability Services Camp Happiness.
Responsibilities:
- Under direction ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission vision and values of Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland.
- Review health history/examination forms for all campers.
- Check the camp health log: to assure log is being completed correctly; to see specific campers for followup; make appropriate notations and review with Site Director and sign.
- Assist with health emergencies as needed to determine when immediate hospitalization is warranted.
- Assess illness and injuries of campers and staff as necessary; report any health limitations or restrictions to appropriate camp personnel.
- Monitor communicable diseases through assessment and development of appropriate precautions.
- Review all completed Incident Reports informing parents/guardians of medical/physical problems or concerns which may need attention.
- Ensure that site(s) have proper first aid materials/equipment and suggest any additional supplies.
- Initiate medical education for any staff as needed.
- When not providing medical care actively engage as a team member supporting campers in all activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Work Environment:
- Be able to communicate with campers/staff and give instruction;
- Walk at least 1 mile at one time;
- Constant reading and comprehension for training materials doctors orders medical forms schedules assignments;
- Frequent writing for documentation of medication administration notations of medical treatments incident reports and notes.
- Buildings may not be air conditioned as well as working outside for hours at a time which provides for extreme temperatures both inside and out on a frequent basis;
- Frequent higher noise levels with community activities bringing children together which can be very loud;
- Occasional bending climbing reaching navigating stairs throughout camp;
- Must be able to occasionally lift/carry campers up to 90 lbs with assistance.
- Must be able to push/pull wheelchair.
- Finger dexterity to manage forms bandaging giving injections required on a frequent basis;
- Frequent eyehand coordination; color distinction for identifying different medications; discoloration of skin/fluids visual inspection for assessing illness and injury;
- Frequent use of telephone/cell phone.
Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing current R.N. licensure in State of Ohio and current Basic & Cardiac Life Support Provider card with 12 years relevant work history.
- Must have excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with a variety of people.
- Must be able to sit stand walk squat and reach above head.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with diverse client population community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
- Must be well organized detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must possess a strong initiative and be selfdirected making many decisions independently.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.
Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:
- Overview Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle)
- Service Areas Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle)
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
