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Camp Nurse - Camp Burnt Gin
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Under the supervision of the Camp Director and CYSHCN Nurse Consultant, implement a program of health and safety for the campers and staff of a summer camp for children, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.
- Provides direct nursing care services to campers and staff including but not limited to:
- Storage and administration of medications
- Performing and supervising medical treatments
- Providing first aid
- Documentation of all medications, treatments and intervention in the camper and staff medical record.
- Provides training to, and oversight of, camp staff on health and safety, infection control, and procedures including g-tube feedings and catheterizations.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the infirmary including but bit limited to sweeping, mopping, changing and washing linens and emptying trash.
- Participates in CQI/Quality Assurance activities including:
- Review of camper records for physician orders for treatments and medicines
- Review of camper records for complete and current documentation
- Assuring staff compliance with OSHA regulations
- Review of ACA accreditation health and wellness standards to ensure compliance.
- Attend camp nurse training.
Requirements
Requirements to qualify for this position are:
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing or compact state. Associate degree or diploma in nursing and (1) year experience as a registered nurse; experience in pediatrics, child health, school nursing or public health nursing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.
- This is a residential position. Staff live at camp while camp is in session and have scheduled days off in-between sessions. Workdays vary according to camp schedule.
Qualifications
Camp Nurse lives in the medical building onsite and working hours reflect being on duty 24 hours with routine breaks. Camp Nurses are hired for one or more sessions.
Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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