Health Care TraineeAt — Camp Via West

Provides initial health screening of campers and team members prior to and during their check-in at camp.
Provides direct nursing care to campers and staff: This includes, but is not limited to, assessing and identifying needs, patient reports, first aid treatment, supervised care of patients, supporting decision-making regarding health needs, and supporting campers experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral crises.
Responds to emergencies according to BLS and Red Cross training, escalates concerns to RNs, Health Center Manager, and activates EMS when appropriate.
Within the scope of practice and safety guidelines, support clinical assessments, dispensing of medication, and other duties.
Assists in care of campers experiencing seizures; identifies need for treatment versus supportive care based on camper’s seizure plan.
Follows appropriate medical safety procedures, including: universal and blood-borne pathogen precautions, disposal of medical waste and medications, and keeping medications locked up.
Assists with daily medication management, administration, and evaluation using the 5 Rights.
Record Keeping: this includes: collection of forms, documentation of assessment, admission, medicine administration, and incidents according to ACA standards and state codes, and completion of accident/incident reports.
Manages Health Center, supplies, and equipment, including: organizing materials, cleaning and disinfection, inventory check, safety checks, and restocking.
Shares night call (2100-0730) with other RNs and Interns.
Supports the mental, emotional, and community health of the camp through collaborative risk management, targeted education, screening, and active listening, appropriate referrals, and advocating to the Health Center Manager.
Works with counselors to identify campers needing extra support, who may not have the resources to communicate their needs. Acts as a buddy counselor for those campers when needed.
Supports counselors by assisting with ADLs in lodges, participating in camp activities such as swimming, sports, crafts, hiking, and providing first aid when needed.
Informs Health Center Manager of health conditions of campers and team members on a regularly scheduled basis.
Acts as a Mandated Reporter; responsible for reporting any known or suspected adult/child abuse.