SML Good Neighbors, Inc.

Job Opportunity

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Title of Position: Camp Nurse (part-time, temporary; 28 Hours/week for 4 weeks)

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1. Position Description:

Manage and coordinate the summer programs’ health services based on requirements established by camp policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statutes; maintain and operate the camp clinic.

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2. Major Areas of Responsibility:

Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the Program Coordinator.

Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.

Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students.

Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.

Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the students’ physicians.

Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.

Maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.

Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.

Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals and other community agencies as necessary.

Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies as needed.

Perform related work as required.

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3. Primary Objectives/Goals:

The primary objectives of the Camp Nurse are to provide nursing care to the students involved in summer programs and to provide professional and responsive interactions with all Good Neighbors stakeholders (which include families, staff, volunteers and community leaders).

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4. Specific Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Camp Nurse include the responsibilities outlined in number 2 above and will vary in accordance with the needs of the programs.

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5. Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledge; ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the Good Neighbors team; strong sense of professionalism. Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Nursing Degree preferred; licensed as a RN (registered nurse) or LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

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