Description

Description:

Interested in a great job that is fun and benefits many? We have one waiting for you. Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a 100 year old non-profit organization providing programs and services to children and adults with disabilities/special needs.

We have an opening for a camp nurse and would love to have you join us. Come help individuals with disabilities stay healthy while they foster independence, gain new skills and build long lasting friendships in a camp setting. The schedule and hours vary and are based on the schedule of each camp. Currently, we have a camp planned for mid-June. 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.

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 FBI Clearance required.
• Passing of physical examination and TB required.

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.

Thank you for your interest!

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.

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