Description
Our summer RN is responsible for overseeing the healthy and safety of our campers and staff. Our RN works closely with our nursing assistant to ensure that med pass, and medical care go as planned and are documented correctly.
While camp is in session (May 31st through August 7th) our Summer RN is on call for medical advice, and is expected to visit camp daily, Sunday through Friday.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid and unencumbered Ohio Board of Nursing License (Registered Nurse)
2. Current BLS (CPR) certification
3. Current driver’s license, acceptable BMV record, and vehicle insurance
4. Must have 3-5 years of experience working with children
5. Must be 21 years of age
6. Must have excellent problem solving, organizational, and mature interpersonal skills
7. Ability to work independently and within a team environment
8. Flexible scheduling with the ability to work evenings and weekends
Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position provides and manages the day-to-day nursing services for all camp participants and staff.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides and manages the day-to-day nursing services for all camp participants and staff.
2. Reviews health history and current medical needs of registered campers.
3. Ensures safe intake, dispensation, and recording of medications.
4. Provides basic first aid and assessments to campers and camp staff as needed.
5. Review camper registration health forms for completeness and follow up as necessary.
6. Perform routine monitoring and assessment of camper health needs.
7. Ensure health-related services and interventions are provided and documented for campers.
8. Promote a clean, safe work environment and ensure an adequate supply of necessary nursing supplies and functioning equipment is available.
9. Contribute to a safe and secure environment for campers, staff, and visitors by promptly identifying and remediating issues.
10. Complete and review incident reports with timely follow-up and resolution.
11. Assure nursing service and camper documentation is organized, complete, and compliant with regulations and policy/procedures.
12. Uphold and promote the mission of YMCA and the value of camp services.
13. Interact with patients and their families/representatives in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
14. Maintain and foster positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and community partners.
15. Communicates professionally and effectively to enhance productivity, teamwork, and maintaining positive relationships with others.
16. Trains, and supervises other nursing assistant staff as needed.
17. Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:
Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.
1. Attend required abuse risk management training.
2. Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures.
3. Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
4. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers.
5. Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations.
6. Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
7. Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention.
8. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
· Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Incorporates different points of view when making decisions. Interprets data, feedback, and information, differentiating among assumptions, anecdotal evidence and facts. Anticipates risk, implications and possible outcomes before taking action.
· Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance. Knowledge and skills in the technology of the job. Serves with purpose and passion.
· Communication & Influence: Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for the message or audience. Speaks in a clear, articulate manner. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication. Adopts a personal leadership style or approach to influence others.
· Emotional Maturity: Regulates behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations. Demonstrates a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge.
· Inclusion: Addresses behaviors that do not support inclusion in positive and equitable ways. Ensures staff model equity, inclusion, and cultural competence in all areas of their work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid and unencumbered Ohio Board of Nursing License (Registered Nurse)
2. Current BLS (CPR) certification
3. Current driver’s license, acceptable BMV record, and vehicle insurance
4. Must have 3-5 years of experience working with children
5. Must be 21 years of age
6. Must have excellent problem solving, organizational, and mature interpersonal skills
7. Ability to work independently and within a team environment
8. Flexible scheduling with the ability to work evenings and weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. This job involves sitting and standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing
2. Must be able to physically assist a camper and be able to lift up to 50lbs independently
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
4. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; but can occasionally be loud
5. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues
6. Ability to do computer work for extended periods of time
7. Indoor and outdoor work required