Camp Nurse - Camp Happiness

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Catholic Charities Disability Services is looking for a compassionate nurse to work for our summer Camp Happiness program for children ages 5-18 with developmental disabilities. Coordinate and provide health care for Disability Services, Camp Happiness.   

Responsibilities: 

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Review health history/examination forms for all campers. 
• Check the camp health log:  to assure log is being completed correctly; to see specific campers for follow-up; make appropriate notations and review with Site Director and sign.
• Assist with health emergencies as needed, to determine when immediate hospitalization is warranted. 
• Assess illness and injuries of campers and staff as necessary; report any health limitations or restrictions to appropriate camp personnel.
• Monitor communicable diseases through assessment and development of appropriate precautions.
• Review all completed Incident Reports informing parents/guardians of medical/physical problems or concerns which may need attention.
• Ensure that site(s) have proper first aid materials/equipment and suggest any additional supplies.
• Initiate medical education for any staff as needed.
• When not providing medical care, actively engage as a team member supporting campers in all activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Work Environment: 

• Be able to communicate with campers/staff and give instruction;
• Walk at least 1 mile at one time;  
• Constant reading and comprehension for training materials, doctor’s orders, medical forms, schedules, assignments;
• Frequent writing for documentation of medication administration, notations of medical treatments, incident reports and notes. 
• Buildings may not be air conditioned as well as working outside for hours at a time which provides for extreme temperatures both inside and out on a frequent basis;
• Frequent higher noise levels with community activities bringing children together which can be very loud;
• Occasional bending, climbing, reaching, navigating stairs throughout camp;
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry campers up to 90 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to push/pull wheelchair. 
• Finger dexterity to manage forms, bandaging, giving injections required on a frequent basis;
• Frequent eye-hand coordination; color distinction for identifying different medications; discoloration of skin/fluids, visual inspection for assessing illness and injury;
• Frequent use of telephone/cell phone.

Requirements:  

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, current R.N. licensure in State of Ohio and current Basic & Cardiac Life Support Provider card with 1-2 years relevant work history.

• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with a variety of people.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat and reach above head.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess a strong initiative and be self-directed, making many decisions independently.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

 Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:  

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.