Description

Check-In Nurse
 
As the True Friends Check-In Nurse, you'll play a key role in ensuring participant health and safety. You'll gather essential medical information, train and prepare the care team to support a variety of medical needs, and remain on call to provide guidance and assistance throughout the session.
 
Schedule: Part time, Friday evening onsite 2-4 hours, on call through Sunday morning
 
Pay: $25 per hour (4 hour minimum)
 
Location: In person, Camp Friendship Annandale, MN

True Friends Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills
• Support a healthy work-life balance
• Free meals during summer months
• Employee Referral Program
• Scenic and inspiring work environment
• Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match
• Fun, organization-wide Events
• Cabin Rental Discounts 
• ...and more!

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Must be able to pass an organizational background study
• RN or LPN licensure in the state of MN 
• Ability to respond appropriately to behavioral challenges and support participants in accordance with training and safety protocols
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

About True Friends:
True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25, 000 individuals annually. 

Requirements

How You'll Contribute:

• Support the participant health care intake process by gathering necessary information and ensuring accurate documentation
• Verify that medications on the MAR match the physician or pharmacy medication list
• Communicate with participants’ families, staff, or other care providers regarding health needs
• Review health care protocols and physicians' standing orders
• Delegate responsibilities and monitor completion
• Provide training and guidance to staff on medical procedures and the proper use of medical equipment
• Support medication distribution and ensure proper documentation
• Collect and document participant vital signs as required
• Perform medical services within licensure, including administering injections, prescribed medications, enemas, wound care, and other basic medical tasks
• Provide on-call assistance and support through out the session