Summer Camp Nurse

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Manages the camp health and safety program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provides medical treatment to campers and staff when necessary
•  Administers medication to campers
•  Complies with all required documentation
•  Acts as health educator for campers and staff.
•  Oversee the preseason set-up and the postseason closing of the Health Center, which includes performing an opening/closing inventory of all supplies and equipment and ordering supplies/equipment as needed and approved;
•  Assess and assist with the health and hygiene needs of campers
•  Administer medication and treatment to campers throughout their stay at camp
•  Identify pertinent camper medical needs (caution sheets, special diets, etc.) and ensures that this information is communicated with the appropriate camp staff
•  Provide for proper nursing intervention regarding camper and/or staff illness, condition, or emergency care and makes appropriate referrals and provides for follow up care as warranted
•  Administer immediate first aid to injured parties, performs nursing assessments, implements nursing intervention as guided by nursing judgment
• Keep records regarding administration of medication, prescribed treatments, and other health and medical needs. Follow state and ACA standards in maintaining such records
•  Familiar with the health protocols and standing orders approved by a designated physician, and follows protocols with campers and staff
•  Make rounds throughout the camp checking on campers, staff and the health and safety of the camp in general. Report facility and grounds health risk factors
•  Complete and follow up on incident reports
•  Supervise and coordinate other nursing staff
•  Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•  Licensed as a Registered Nurse
•  Flexible schedule
•  Previous experience as a camp nurse at a special needs camp preferred
•  Familiarity with medications
•  Hospital experience preferred
•  Knowledge of summer camp health practices a plus
•  Previous occupational health and safety experience a plus
•  Current CPR and First Aid certification required
•  Knowledge of the American Camping Association Health and Wellness standards

SALARY/HOURS:

Dates: July 1- August 23

Hours: 8:30-4:30pm

Hourly Rate: $40-$42