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Part-time
On-site
Walker, Michigan, United States
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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.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.   

 

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish.  For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.   

   

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.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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