Health Services Assistant

Camp Blue Skies is an overnight camp for adults 21+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities ranging from mild to moderate, who are able to communicate their needs and are independent with their ADLs. Camp sessions are held five times a year (two 5-day sessions in March, one 3-day session in May, and two 5-day sessions in October). We work to provide a safe environment in which each camper may learn, grow, increase their independence,make new friends, and have fun! The Health Services Assistant (HSA) is an RN who reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Camp Blue Skies Health Services Director. The HSA will attend all five in-person camp sessions each year to assist with ensuring the safety and well-being of the campers, staff, and volunteers. The HSA will utilize their nursing skills and judgment to distribute medications, assess injuries, intervene with behavioral concerns, and coordinate care in an emergency. The HSA will also spend time out in camp, building relationships with campers, encouraging them, and being a positive role model. Following camp, the HSA will participate in team debrief meetings to discuss overall camp processes, successes, challenges, and ways to improve future camps.

Requirements:

• Ability to attend all camp sessions
• Desire to work at a camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
• Willing and able to treat all campers, volunteers, staff with respect.
• Unencumbered nursing license in the states where camp will be held GA, SC, NC, or a Compact Nursing License.
• Willing to submit all necessary Camp Blue Skies volunteer and staff requirements (training, orientation, and background check).
• Documentation of current CPR (BLS for healthcare professional).
• Documentation of current nursing malpractice coverage.
• Willingness to learn as well as to share knowledge.
• Able to work well as part of a healthcare team and independently. 
• Good problem solving skills, communication, and ability to multitask.
• Compassionate and considerate.
• Follow care regulations and standards, including HIPPA.
• Work within scope of practice and cooperate as part of a multidisciplinary team.