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