Recruitment #190412-5415HN-001
Location |
Killingly, CT
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Date Opened | 4/16/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $25.70/hour |
Close Date | 4/22/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Camp
Quinebaug
provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged
children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children
with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at
this camp. The camp is located on
Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only beach
on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities, music,
swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy camp
schedule.
This is a CT Licensed Youth Camp that is operated by the State of Connecticut
Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
DDS has two (2) seasonal full-time LPN position who work under the
general direction of the Registered Nurse, Camp Administrator or Camp Manager
at Camp Quinebaug. This position (along with a full-time LPN) functions as the
camp nurse as mandated for CT Youth Camps licensed by the Office of Early
Childhood. Acting as part of the nursing
and camp team, these positions are responsible for meeting the nursing needs of
the camp, which includes campers and staff working on camp grounds.
This position assists with providing comprehensive care and treatment of
individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism and physical disabilities to
ensure basic health and safety needs are met. May provide health or injury
related triage to staff working at the camp, which includes staff from 16
school districts.
Hours of Work: This is a full-time
seasonal position from June 7, 2019 to August 10, 2019; Monday through Friday
35 hours per week, specific schedule to be determined but must be flexible to
meet the needs of the camp, including training. The first 2 weeks may be on
part-time status and may involve availability up until 8:30pm. The last day of work includes a Saturday to
close camp.
Pay rate is $25.70 per hour.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening
and must specify their qualifications on their application.
Please Note: You will be unable to make
revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps
system.
• Must be at least 21 years old as of June 7, 2019
• Incumbents in this class must have a license or temporary permit to practice
nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
• Must complete all required DDS training: Valid CPR Certification, Abuse &
Neglect for children and adults,
Physical Management Techniques (PMT), Infection Control, Water Safety and
Emergency Preparedness
• Applicants must be able to work for the full season.
• Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility,
strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in inclement weather,
work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers.
If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required to provide 2 letters of reference.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Naisha Roman at Naisha.Roman@ct.gov or 203-294-5030.
In a state hospital, this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to an individual with a physical and/or mental disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required.
Measures doses and administers medications; may administer
insulin injections; documents medications using appropriate forms; performs
narcotic counts; administers first aid to campers and staff; ensures that
restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors medication orders;
dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence; applies topical medication;
may take and chart temperatures, pulses and respirations; performs simple
nursing treatments; may participate in caring for and instruction of campers in
their activities of daily living; may provide orientation or training to staff;
monitors general camper needs including personal hygiene; reports on camper
conditions and behavior; may administer suppositories; may perform catheterization care; orients
campers concerning medications and their use; may assist in feeding, clothing
and treatment of campers; may administer CPR in emergency situations; may
communicate with families of campers; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of practical nursing specialties and bedside care; knowledge of various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical and/or mental disabilities; knowledge of infection control practices; some knowledge of nutrition and diets; basic knowledge of medical and lab sciences; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to keep records; some ability to lead staff.
License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain clients/patients; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive clients/patients; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860.418.6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.