Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=401+NE+66TH+AVE+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50313)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Are you a current LPN or RN and want a unique, fun, and team-oriented environment where you can put your skills to use in a new and interesting way? Easterseals is looking for a Registered Nurse or LPN for our weekend Respite Camp. Come join us in supporting our Respite Direct Support Professionals in providing excellent care to our clients as they enjoy a weekend full of activities! Respite Camp occurs twice a month, year-round, and begins Friday evenings until Sunday evenings.

Principle Accountabilities

Provide First Aid and Med Management for campers.

Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, utilize approved standing orders, setup and administer prescribed medications.

Participate in and lead specific areas of team member orientation pertaining to camp and respite health and safety, universal precautions, etc.

Monitor health of all campers

Assess and treat team member health and wellness needs as presented

Maintain accident/incident reports, daily health log and individual health histories.

Prepare an evaluation including inventories, program evaluations and make recommendations for the following season.

Act as primary contact person for health related questions while on shift.

Submit overall program evaluation as requested.

Maintain active communication with onsite supervisors and guardians to ensure client's health and safety needs are met first and foremost.

Other duties as assigned.

Easterseals Values Accountabilities

Integrity:Advocate for the health care needs of our campers. Inform team members of these needs so they can be followed through with and communicated to others.

People-Focused:Focus on the individual health care needs of each camper and do what they must to meet those needs.

Independence:Allow campers to have input into their health care needs when it is appropriate.

Respect:Provide prompt health care to our campers and when health care is provided the information and situation is kept confidential.

Shared Purpose:Work together as a team to meet the health care needs of our campers, and be able to do so respectfully and professionally. Model and teach paraprofessional wellness and health approaches

Excellence:Provide quality customer service, not only to our campers but their families as well.

Stewardship:Maintain cleanliness of the health center to create a safe area to support the safety and well-being of campers.

Philanthropy:Welcome and thank donors, attend agency activities, and share success stories.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current and active license in the State of Iowa.

Certification in CPR (Adult and Child), First Aid and Mandatory Reporting.

Ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with positive behavior support philosophy

Desire to work with persons who have disabilities.

Ability to work one weekend per month for the respite weekend program and summer programming.

Ability to problem solve

Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity; to model and enforces appropriate safety and emergency procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift

Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.

Ability to work non-traditional hours

Ability to work cooperatively with team members, campers and external customers in a professional and concerned manner.

Ability to accept supervision and guidance.

Ability to work independently.

Salary Description

$20/hour

EasterSeals Iowa

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