RN / LVN Nurse for Science Camp

3 months ago

Santa Clarita, United States ECOS Institute Full time

Job Description

We are looking to build a team of up to 4 healthcare professionals to join us at Science camp in Fawnskin, CA. This is a part-time position that is best described as a supplement to whatever job you are currently working. We offer a flexible schedule with one to two days a week, day and night shifts in the beautiful San Bernardino national forest. full job description listed below.

DEFINITION

To supervise and implement health care services to ill and injured students and staff at an Outdoor Science Institute (OSI). Administer medications in accordance with physician's orders. Set up and maintain the Health Care Center for an OSI site. Coordinate special menus for students with specialized dietary requirements; and perform other duties as assigned. This job requires evening shifts and overnight stays.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Site Nurse reports directly to the program director and gives guidance and direction to staff regarding health care related issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to hike 5 miles at high elevation and stand for long periods. Ability to lift 25 pounds from ground level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide consultative services to other staff concerning the proper treatment and care of ill or injured students and
  • Plan, organize and conduct in-service training programs on first aid and other medical, health care and safety issues and procedures; serve as an information resource to other staff on methods for ensuring a healthy and safe experience at OSI site.
  • Set up, operate and maintain an OSI Health Care
  • Participate in pre-planning with staff of visiting schools, parents and instructors for students with special medical and dietary
  • Order and replenish first aid and other supplies.
  • Assemble and replenish trail pack, activity pack and instructor pack first aid kits.
  • Maintains an inventory of clothing and other items for student
  • Provide first aid care and treatment of injured and sick students and Arrange for transportation to a hospital in the event emergency care is required; communicate with program director, parents and teachers as necessary regarding any medical problems or conditions.
  • Conduct assessments of physical and medical conditions, including those related to altitude and homesickness; make decisions regarding sending students home, based on established protocols, and assists in organizing their transportation
  • Confirm that pre-trip health-screening of students attending has been completed and retain documentation of health-screening. Conduct health screening of attending students within the first 24 hours if a health-screening was not done before arrival.
  • Provide encouragement or a place to rest for students who are not feeling well, are homesick or are exhausted; keep children in the Health Care Center and monitors their condition when they are unable to return to their
  • Dispense and administer non-prescription and daily prescription medications, injections and other treatments, based on approved instructions received from student's parents or a physician. Collect and retain in the health care office any medications of staff members and administer per physician's orders or standing orders.
  • Maintain a variety of records including: students' emergency notification cards, records of all medications and medical services provided complete, insurance and accident
  • Launder student clothing, borrowed OSS clothing and towels and bed
  • Provide on-call services for emergencies during the evening.
  • Assist program staff with a variety of activities when there are not urgent health care issues.
  • Conduct health and safety inspections of student cabins and other camp facilities; check cabins for general neatness and cleanliness; clean cabins and beds when required to ensure sanitary conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
  • First aid, CPR and health care treatment practices and
  • Types of injuries and illnesses commonly experienced by elementary students in a mountain camp
  • Methods and practices of providing routine medical/physical care to students with asthma, diabetes, severe allergies and dietetic restrictions and other
  • Prescription and non-prescription medications and their uses. Especially, but not limited to medications used to treat diabetes, asthma, ADHD and other commonly encountered diseases and conditions.
  • Universal precautions and control of infectious
  • Proper procedures for the storage of medicine, medical supplies and
  • Health and safety regulations and requirements applicable to a camp
  • Safe practices and procedures applicable to the work place.
  • Medical recordkeeping rules, practices and procedures.
Ability to:
  • Analyze situations and take appropriate action according to established procedures, emergency medical guidelines and in a timely
  • Perform assigned medically-oriented assessments and first aid/health care procedures efficiently and with compassion and
  • Understand the needs of elementary school students in an isolated mountain camp
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of illness and injury and take appropriate action in accordance with established
  • Recognize a variety of indoor and outdoor safety hazards and take prompt steps to correct and remedy
  • Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of
  • Maintain detailed and confidential student records and
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  • Understand and follow written and oral
  • Lift and restrain students according to approved policies and
  • Deal with sensitive and difficult
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive directors, program director, staff from visiting schools, parents, students, physicians, OSI vendors and others encountered at
  • Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as


Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing; and at least two years of experience performing medical or health care treatment and related responsibilities; and at least one year of pediatric experience working in an organized setting.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, issued by the State of California. Valid CPR and First Aid certifications including certification in the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under Emerald Cove Camp's vehicle insurance policy.

Clear Criminal History.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $27.00 to $32.00 /hour

About Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute:

The ECOS Institute provides 3, 4, and 5-day residential outdoor education programs for 5th and 6th-grade students from throughout Southern California.

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