Camp Nurse

The Camp Nurse provides for the medical needs of participants who are registered in the Inclusion program. Our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable experience for people of all abilities under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
 
Camp Schedule: varies from 6/25/18 through 8/31/18. Finalized work schedules will be determined in early June.
 
Required Training: Training will be required and held on select dates in May and June. More information will be available upon selection.
 
Salary:  $15.52-$20.36 depending on qualifications.
 
Application Process:

• Complete the entire job application.
• Attach required documents, if applicable.
• Submit your application before the due date and time.
• Receive confirmation email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email following submission, check your junk/spam mail.  Contact HR Assistant Liz Penner at liz.penner@cityofvancouver.us or (360) 487-8411 immediately.

• Provides direct medical care to students such as administering oral medications, care of students with diabetes, seizure disorders, asthma, ADD, autism, anaphylaxis, and/or allergies.
• Provides routine and emergent (first aid) health care services for campers.
• Tracks and maintains student health data as needed.
• Distributes emergency care plans to camp staff, training them regarding the health concerns and staff actions listed on the individualized plans.
• Maintains health supplies for the camp, and notifies Inclusion supervisor when supplies are low and need to be filled.
• Maintains camper health files, medication logs, and daily logs.  Sends notification (by "health pass" or by phone) to parents when campers experience a health issue or injury while at camp.
• Follows universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.  Instruct others as necessary to minimize the risk of transmitting contagious or infectious diseases.
• Other related duties as needed to ensure the efficient operations of the camp health services.
• Maintain records, notes and doctor's orders on participant(s).
• Communicate and work well with all program participants, other staff and any individuals contacted in the course of work.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding program guidelines.
• Assist with administrative functions such as adapting program planning to meet assigned participant's medical needs, making weekly/monthly reports on strategies used and the participant's progress, making accident/discipline reports regarding assigned participant (and communicating these reports to the site leader), providing site leader/parent conferences regarding assigned participant and other reporting/documentation required for assigned participant.
• Assist in developing positive public relations.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff. Make any necessary actions for assigned participant's needs in emergency situations and report to appropriate staff.
• Understand and implement City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department operating principles, policies and procedures.

• Current R.N. license in good standing for the state of Washington.
• Successful experiences working as an R.N., preferably with children, in an educational or camp setting, or other service agency for school age children.
• First-Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Be familiar with and understand characteristics of various disabling conditions and medical needs. Examples include: autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, ADD, bi-polar, Tourette syndrome, PTSD, SBD, SDBD, etc.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs. and walk 2 miles.

• Current CPR/First Aid card required by the day of scheduled work assignment; training is provided.
• Bloodborne pathogen training is required within 10 days or by first day
• Additional training/certification as required by department or position.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language is a plus.

• Observe health and well-being of participant(s) assigned.
• Implement medical protocol for assigned participant(s).
• Maintain records, notes and doctor's orders on participant(s).
• Administer prescription and over- the-counter drugs when necessary.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding illness/injury/medical needs of participants.
• Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable and well-supplied health care area.
• Maintain medications in locked cabinet/lock box.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participants, other city employees and other individuals contacted within the course of work.
• Monitor and interact with a large, diverse group of participants.
• Be aware of and respond to each participant's physical and emotional needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and carry-out instructions both written and verbal.
• Comply with policies and procedures of Parks and Recreation programs/area of assignment.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

This position is subject to successful completion of aa basic criminal background check.
 
The 'Work Experience' and/or 'Education' sections of your application must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed above.
A resume or position description will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For questions about the job announcement, call: 360-487-8417.
For technical help with online application, call 1-877-204-4442.
Application Help: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/hr/page/general-applicant-information.
Announcement information can be made available in an alternative format by calling 711 (Relay Operator for the Deaf).
 
The City of Vancouver is a TOBACCO FREE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
 
The City of Vancouver is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We strive to create a working environment that includes and values employees from all races, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law.
 
In conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation.  The physical demands described in this job announcement 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. 
 
This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.