AbilityPath and Via West are hiring Nurses for our camp for children and adults with disabilities!

Nurses provide direct nursing care to campers and staff and respond to any urgent and emergent situations under the direct supervision of the Health Center Manager and/or Via West Director. To identify potential health risks and implement nursing care plans to reduce those risks. To provide basic health and safety training for all staff.

Flexible schedule/ Per Diem/ housing available on site if needed

Biweekly rate of $3600

* Must have a valid CA RN license

ABOUT US:

Camp Via West has been serving the Bay Area and beyond since 1945. Our camp is located on a beautiful 13.5 acre campus nestled in the Redwoods of Cupertino Foothills in California. We offer a wide variety of respite and innovative camp programming for children and adults with disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and others) to learn new skills, develop meaningful relationships, build confidence and more all while enjoying the great outdoors! Camp Via West became affiliated with Abilitypath as of July 1st 2022 making us one of the largest providers of services for individuals with disabilities

WHAT WE OFFER:

At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

Live and work in the beautiful foothills of Silicon Valley, California this summer!
Free housing and delicious meals
Competitive Summer Pay
Early signing bonus through the end of January 2024
Local Transportation to Camp available (from local airports, train station, etc.)
Meet new people, opportunities for day trips on your days off

WHAT WE VALUE:

Passion for the mission
Interest in working with Adults and children with disabilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Living and working in a residential camp setting with coworkers and campers with respect for each other, the land that we walk and the surrounding community
Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt
Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diversity among our staff teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Complete health screenings of campers and staff as assigned.
Provide medical assessment and care for staff and campers within your scope of practice, using the Standardized Procedures signed by the camp affiliated Licensed Healthcare Provider (LHP).
Manage medications for campers and staff, including but not limited to:
Safeguarding, organizing, and storing medications; proper disposal of unused medications
Preparing and administering campers routine medications by mouth and via G-tube
Interpreting and following prescriptions from a Licensed Healthcare Provider
Dispensing Over the Counter (OTC) medications to campers and staff, per LHP orders
Evaluating effects of medication, including therapeutic effects, side effects, and allergic reactions
Documenting all medication activity in the camps Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Supervise and instruct Health Center Nurse Interns during clinical assessments, dispensing medications and other Health Center activities.
Document all health center visits and the care in the EHR.
Manage all Health Center supplies
Maintaining a clean and organized storage area and workspace
Provide targeted health-related educational programs for staff, Nurse Interns, and campers.
Complete accident/incident reports to be used for risk management purposes.
In partnership with the Health Center Manager and Via West Director, notify parents/ caregivers/ emergency contacts of health incidents regarding staff and campers as outlined in the Health Center Policies and Procedures.
Share night call (2200-0700) with other RN. (LVN supervised by Health Center Manager by phone).
Maintain the Health Center and equipment in a functional, sanitized state through routine safety checks, cleaning and disinfection.
Support the mental, emotional, and community health of the camp through collaborative risk management, teaching, screening and active listening, and appropriate referrals.
Identify, communicate, and help to mitigate camp health and safety risks.

Other duties as assigned

Prepare for an Interview:

please visit our website: services/via-west/
and watch these two short videos as an introduction to our camp
a day in the life at Via West: watch?v=gps25PmGwgk&t=5s
a tour of Camp: watch?v=3AMj6fCMh2c

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate. *Please note that some of these are legal requirements to perform this role, these have been marked with and asterisk

Minimum experience and qualifications:

At least 18 years of age (required)

Active California RN or LVN license or California License by Endorsement, in good standing (required)
Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification (required)
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
Lifeguard Certification- helpful, but not required
Experience working with people with disabilities and their families in a medical setting (preferred)
Camp experience, as a nurse, counselor, or participant (preferred)
Experience working with children and families in an outpatient or inpatient setting

Other desirable experience and qualifications:

Willing to live and work in a rustic residential community camp for six days a week.
Willing to provide teaching and support to Nurse Interns and the camp community; able to follow the nursing delegation process appropriately.
Able to analyze problems, communicate essential facts to relevant parties, collaborate, and think critically in both routine and emergency situations.
Willing to learn from and adapt to the needs and communication preferences of campers with various disabilities.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Drivers License/ID
Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
Proof of negative TB test results
Proof of TDAP
Verification of physical clearance
Passing a criminal fingerprint clearance
18 years of age or job permit clearance
Verification of eligibility to work in the US

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

Ability to lift 40 pounds and to assist with transfers from bed to wheelchair etc.
Ability to read prescriptions and health exams from practitioners.
Physical ability to get to remote locations and respond quickly to emergencies on camp property.
Ability to use mechanical lift safely.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently; ability to participate in camp activities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a drivers license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.

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