WAE - Nurse

Louisiana State University • Walker, MI

13d

About The Position

Job Description: EXPECTATIONS: Nurses are expected to provide basic medical care, dispense over the counter (OTC) and prescription medication, and provide basic triage and simple diagnosis of injuries/medical problems. Nurses must document all medical care information as needed. The Nurse will report directly to the Camp Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assume responsibility and authority for decision making regarding medical emergencies. Dispense medications as prescribed by camper’s physician and detailed on camper’s health form. Maintain accurate logs of medication dispensing and treatment of injuries/illnesses, including documented incident reports as warranted. Responsible for medical supplies, logs and medications stored and locked inside a cabinet in the Infirmary. Review camper health forms prior to camp weeks as needed. Present medical portion of onsite training to staff as needed. Meet with Camp Director daily to review any camper issues and specific areas of need that may arise. Administer over the counter medications as appropriate. Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed. Assist is stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to medical facility. Documentation of all injuries and care rendered. Nurses must document all over the counter medicines, first aid treatment, and communication with 4-H agents and parents regarding camper’s health. All other duties assigned by the Camp Director.

Requirements

• Flexible – able to adapt to different environments and schedules
• Responsible and hard working
• Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
• Strong assessment abilities
• Prior experience with children
• Team player
• Current Registered Nurse License or LPN License.
• Background check will be performed and approved by the LSU AgCenter’s Human Resource Management unit.

Nice To Haves

• One-year prior professional nursing experience preferred, preferably with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and authority for decision making regarding medical emergencies.
• Dispense medications as prescribed by camper’s physician and detailed on camper’s health form.
• Maintain accurate logs of medication dispensing and treatment of injuries/illnesses, including documented incident reports as warranted.
• Responsible for medical supplies, logs and medications stored and locked inside a cabinet in the Infirmary.
• Review camper health forms prior to camp weeks as needed.
• Present medical portion of onsite training to staff as needed.
• Meet with Camp Director daily to review any camper issues and specific areas of need that may arise.
• Administer over the counter medications as appropriate.
• Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed.
• Assist is stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to medical facility.
• Documentation of all injuries and care rendered.
• Nurses must document all over the counter medicines, first aid treatment, and communication with 4-H agents and parents regarding camper’s health.
• All other duties assigned by the Camp Director.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies
• Keep infirmary clean and organized
• Ability to communicate and work with campers, staff and 4-H agents of various skill levels and provide necessary instruction regarding medical care.

Benefits

• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
• Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees