Camp Via West is Hiring a Health Center Manager, RN/NP

Join our Camp this summer located in Cupertino California providing services to children and adults with disabilities. The Assistant Health Center Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall health and safety of campers and staff in conjunction with the Health Center Manager.

Seeking a year round full-time Health Center Manager salary (100k-115k) or

A seasonal full-time position- housing offered onsite for 12 week Camp (Summer Pay 23k-28k May-Aug)

Camp Via West has been serving the Bay Area and beyond since 1945. Our camp is located on a beautiful 13.5 acre campus nestled in the Redwoods of Cupertino Foothills in California. We offer a wide variety of respite and innovative camp programming for children and adults with disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and others) to learn new skills, develop meaningful relationships, build confidence and more… all while enjoying the great outdoors! Camp Via West became affiliated with Abilitypath as of July 1st 2022 making us one of the largest providers of services for individuals with disabilitie

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Camp Via West, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

• Live and work in the beautiful foothills of Silicon Valley, California this summer!
• Free housing and delicious meals
• Local Transportation to Camp available (from local airports, train station, etc.)
• Meet new people, opportunities for day trips on your days off

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for the mission
• Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Living and working in a residential camp setting with coworkers and campers with respect for each other, the land that we walk and the surrounding community
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt
• Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ , disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Job Duties:

• Ensure compliance with American Camp Association guidelines for nursing through evidence-based policies, procedures and processes.
• Lead Training a qualified team of healthcare professionals and interns to support camp healthcare services.
• Provide support for pre-season intake assessments for new campers.
• Provide routine and emergency medical care to campers and staff, including administering medications, treating minor injuries and illnesses, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Establish and follow appropriate health care standards, including record keeping in the health care logs, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved and standing orders.
• Maintain an effective system for health screening and preparation of medication administration records (MARs) for arriving campers and staff.
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
• Assist with overseeing nursing interns and provide support.
• Assist with communication with parents/caregivers regarding their camper’s health needs, medication administration, and any significant health-related incidents.
• Participate and lead in and support specific areas of staff training for both nursing and general staff, pertaining to Via West health and safety, first aid, and use of universal precautions for infection control.
• Take charge of all deliverables and learning activities to meet outcomes and objectives for the Via West Community Health Center Nurse Internship program through formal training days, onsite preceptorship, clinical conferences and oversight of medication administration, treatments and nursing assessment for participants and staff.
• Provide on-call support during the summer season as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Prepare for an Interview:

• Please visit our website: https://viaservices.org/services/via-west/
  and watch these two short videos as an introduction to our camp:
• A day in the life at Via West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gps25PmGwgk&t=5s
• A tour of Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AMj6fCMh2c

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.

• Please note that some of these are legal requirements to perform this role, these have been marked with and asterisk

Minimum experience and qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN is preferred*
• Current California Registered Nurse license in good standing is required
• At least three years of professional experience working with children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Proof of negative TB test results
• Proof of TDAP
• Verification of occupational physical clearance
• Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age
• Verification of eligibility to work in the US
• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

• Ability to lift and jointly transfer clients – may require lifting up to 45 lbs, with peer support and does require bending at the waist and knee
• Ability to be on your feet, standing, walking, and occasional running for a significant part of the day
• Ability to perform static standing for up to 45 minutes at a time
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain
• Ability to sit for up to 45 minutes, 3 – 6 times daily

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.

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