Nurse

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - Nurse

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - Grant Walker Education Center (Christine Noel Bergeron (00007421))

Work Location:

0101 Camp Grant Walker Office

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:   Current Registered Nurse License or LPN License.  One-year prior professional nursing experience preferred, preferably with youth.  Background check will be performed and approved by the LSU AgCenter’s Human Resource Management unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Nurses live in a dormitory across the hall from the Infirmary.  The dormitory has a private shower, A/C, wireless internet, etc.  All meals are provided.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

WAE - Nurse

Posting Date:

September 26, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Essential Position (Y/N):

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

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