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Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania Summer Camp Nurse, Stoystown in York, Pennsylvania
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a 100+ year old non-profit organization providing programs and services to children and adults with disabilities.
In the summer, we also offer camping opportunities to children of parents in military service. We have an opening for a Camp Nurse and would love to have you join us. Come help children ages 6-17 of military parents stay healthy, gain new skills and build long lasting friendships in a camp setting. The camp will run August 2-4 in Stoystown, PA. Nurses are paid a stipend for the duration of the camp.
JOB SUMMARY-Camp Nurse
The Camp Nurse is responsible for providing medical care for campers (with and without disabilities) attending the Easterseals camps.
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 (Note: two-person lift is required for weights greater than 25 pounds or mechanical devices are available for assistance) as needed.
- Required to walk, bend, squat, reach and move about the majority of the time; may involve sitting for brief periods of time.
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.
*Why Work For Us? *Easterseals has provided life-changing services to children and adults for over 100 years. Come join us!
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, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.
