Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) at Sunnyhill Adventures Camp
About The Position
Join the Team at Sunnyhill Adventures! The Camp LPN plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Camp setting. Essential Duties & Responsibilities This list of essential functions is not intended to be limiting. Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. The essential duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Requirements
- Knowledge of various different types of disabilities; including but not limited to developmental and intellectual disabilities, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and mental illness.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse.
- At least one year experience in home health care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the field of developmental disabilities, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with weekly intakes of campers including checking in medications to confirm accuracy.
- Reviews and implements Individualized Support Plans and medical documentation to best support the campers.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of medication administration including dosage, time, and any observed side effects.
- Administers medications to campers according to physician orders and agency policies and procedures.
- Monitor campers for any adverse reactions or side effects from medication and report any concerns to nurse and director.
- Maintains complete and accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) for all campers in accordance with their physician orders.
- Complete accurate and detailed event reports regarding the people we support’s illnesses or injuries.
- Regularly monitors and takes inventory of medical supplies and reports needs to program staff and/or nursing team.
- Monitors campers for signs of illness or injury.
- Collaborate with the nursing team and camp staff to assess and address camper health concerns.
- Respond promptly to all medical emergencies and administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
- Assists campers with personal care support as needed.
- Follows medication administration procedures in accordance with agency policies.
- Ensure that camp facilities and equipment are well maintained and ready for use.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team environment through mentorship and collaboration.
- Communicate effectively with the people we support, families/guardians, Camp staff, counselors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintains camper confidentiality and privacy in accordance with Sunnyhill’s Confidentiality policy.
- Communicates all health concerns with the Director of Nursing and camp management.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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