RISE Camp Paha Nurse Assistant

Position: Variable RISE Camp Paha Nurse Assistant
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* Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift and assist Paha nurse.
* Work as Student Nurse or Certified Nurse’s Assistant under the direction of the Paha Nurse and the Paha Director.
* Assist Nurse in making physical checks of Paha campers and participants the first week of Paha for any health concerns. Example - bruises, cuts, pressure sores, infections, skin and scalp diseases or rashes.
* Assist with all medicines or first aid articles brought to Camp Paha or the PAT program by the campers, participants and staff, administering all medications and treatments according to prescribed physician’s orders and sound nursing knowledge and assessment.
* When needed, provide campers/participants/staff with first aid after appropriate nursing assessment. Support the retention of accurate records of all medications, treatments, injuries, etc., of all campers.
* Discuss important health items about campers/participants with their individual counselors/group staff as needed. For example: diet, exercise, treatments, and other relevant information regarding a camper/participant’s wellbeing during the summer.
* Prepare, maintain, and instruct counselors/staff in the use of first aid kits for emergency use on hikes and other off site trips. All first aid treatments performed by counselors and staff must be reported back to the nurse as soon as possible for reevaluation, further treatments, and recording as needed.
* Attend and participate in pre-camp training and regular staff meetings.
* Provide leadership for other staff as designated or directed by the Administration Team.
* Assist counselors and staff with the physical, social and emotional needs of the campers and participants. This may include feeding and helping with other personal needs.
* Be available to staff as needed for assistance with personal health, needs or concerns.
* Be willing to participate in off-site field trips to support campers/participants/staff as directed by the Paha Nurse or Administration team.
* Be a good example for campers, participants and staff.
* Keep current list of emergency numbers and know procedures to obtain other emergency medical help.
* Assist staff in complying with the ratio requirements that 1 Counselor supervises no more than 4 Campers at one time.
* Abide by and enforce the R.I.S.E. program’s “No Isolated Moments” policy where, when one or more campers are present, there must be at least 2 staff present as well (at minimum; see ratio requirements above).
* Supports participants at all times in program participation.
* Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Experience caring for and patience to work with people with disabilities.
* Experience or background in school, public health, camp nursing, or working with people with disabilities is beneficial.
* Ability to complete the Colorado Medications Administration Certification (training provided).
* Must furnish written proof of at least 480 contact hours supervising children (up to age 18). Contact hours can be a summation of full or part time work and must come from a previous supervisor on company letterhead.
* Perform job in professional manner (proper dress, prompt, courteous, flexible).
* Ability to problem solve and work with staff members.
* Must hold current First Aid and CPR cards, by the Paha start date (training provided).
* Must be able to clear TRAILS Registry prior to the first day of work.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents and caregivers.
* Possess ability in leadership and organization.
* Ability to respond to questions from groups, managers, participants, customers, and the general public.
* Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with participants, families and caregivers, both verbally and non-verbally.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a professional manner.
* Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral.
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* Ability to interact…