PRN Camp Nurse (RN/LPN) - Hewitt, New Jersey

Jill’s House, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jill’s House, Inc. in Hewitt, New Jersey is seeking a part-time PRN Camp Nurse (RN/LPN) to oversee medical care for children with intellectual disabilities during weekend sessions.

Under the Nursing Manager, the nurse will administer medications, manage medical files, and respond to emergencies. The role requires renewal of NJ RN/LPN license, CPR/BLS, and pediatric care experience, with Saturdays and Sundays as core shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with current NJ RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• One year nursing experience, pediatric or ID/DD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and respond to medical emergencies under supervision of Nurse Manager.
• Assist with check-in and medical records (check-in and MARs) as needed.
• Collect and secure medications and devices with guardian approvals and Jill’s House policies.
• Attend staff meetings and training to maintain certifications and knowledge of policies.
• Assist campers with activities and ADLs as needed.

Skills

RN or LPN license

CPR/BLS

Pediatric care

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Current NJ RN or LPN license

BSN preferred

Job description

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PRN Camp Nurse (RN/LPN) - Hewitt, New Jersey

Part Time New York / New Jersey, Pequannock Township, NJ, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1143

Salary Range: DZD35.00 To DZD37.00 Hourly

Camp Nurse for Children with Special Needs

Jill’s House is a Christian non-profit organization and auxiliary ministry of McLean Bible Church called by God to love families raising children (ages 6-17) with intellectual disabilities toward Jesus by providing them with short-term, overnight respite care and holistic family support services. We seek to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed to all our constituencies. We unconditionally welcome, love, and serve all families whose children fit our service parameters regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic. In all that we do, we seek to live in accordance with Biblical principles. To learn more, please visit our website at jillshouse.org .

Role Summary:

We are looking to grow our Nurse staff with great people to work weekends ensuring camp is a safe and healthy environment. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the Camp Nurse works alongside the Weekend Adventures team from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon and oversees all medical care for campers ages 6-17 with intellectual disabilities.

There is one nurse on site who oversees the medical care for an average of 10 campers throughout the weekend. The Camp Nurse is responsible for anticipating medical or nursing care problems and providing solutions relating to the care for children with disabilities. In addition to the medical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to assist our campers in activities such as hiking, low ropes courses, hayrides, craft time and even s'mores!

General Duties:

• Administering medication to the children staying at camp, attending to injuries, handling all medical emergencies. Under the guidance of our Nursing Manager.
• Assisting with the preparation of the medical files, including check-in and MARS, as needed.
• Collecting and securing from parent and/or legal guardian all appropriate medications and approved medical devices along with distribution / use approvals for each child staying at camp.
• Managing the storage and distribution of actual medication in accordance with Jill’s House policies and procedures and accompanying approval documents.
• Attending Jill’s House staff meetings, assisting in the staff training regarding the medical care of children and attending all training necessary to maintain professional certifications.
• Assist with ADLs as needed

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current, active, and unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of New Jersey; BSN preferred
• Current CPR/BLS
• 1 year of nursing experience required; pediatric or ID/DD experience preferred

Additional Skills Required:

• Possess the ability to remain calm and focused and enjoy working directly with children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Vibrant faithandpassion for servingindividuals with intellectual disabilities, God, and others
• Must affirm the McLean Bible Church Vision and Values as well as abide by the Standards of Christian Conduct.

The goal of Jill’s House is to share Jesus’ love for children with intellectual disabilities and their families through purposeful excellence, joyful service, and compassionate engagement. Please take the time to view our Weekend Adventures video and learn more about what we do at Jill's House : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYiXgsZS6As

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2024 Vision and Values Statement_Standards of Christian Conduct.pdf