We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse!
Requirements
- 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.