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Fedcap Licensed Practical Nurse-Camp Colonie (Temporary) in Cohoes, New York
We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse!
Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)
Salary Range: $28.00-35.00/hr.
Position Summary:
Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. As LPN for the camp, you will participate in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all campers. supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. As LPN for the camp,you
Responsibilities:
Assist with providing direction and oversight for the medical component of the individuals served consistent with state regulation.
Help coordinate and/or deliver all nursing care procedures and related health care activities for assigned program.
Maintain proper documentation for administering medication, treatment and assessment, and provide required reports as needed.
Maintain ongoing, cooperative communication and collaboration with clients.
Implement quality assurance and oversight of medication administering and nursing activities.
Maintain ample medical and first aid supplies, adequate medications which are accurately labeled and securely store, and a safe and orderly medication area.
Triage when necessary and, as needed, respond with emergency medical care until appropriate EMS personnel arrive. Prepare incident reports and inform all appropriate parties as required.
Obtain needed medical records and treatment as assigned.
Help train and supervise staff in relation to health safety and personal care to be provided to individuals.
Participate in staff meetings as necessary and act as a nurse consultant when requested.
Ensure and maintain the cleanliness and safety of program areas and follow safety and infection control policies at all times.
Maintain current state nursing license and required program certifications.
Provide on-call emergency coverage as required.
Experience and Education:
License Practical Nurse with current NYS LPN license.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation