Summer Camp Nurse

This position is for a nurse for a resident (overnight) summer camp program. The position runs from June 2 - Aug 12 and is based on a 6 day week. The position includes salary and room and board for the summer.

Qualifications

• Holds an RN / LPN / EMT certification in the state of Virginia.
• Has knowledge of and training in First Aid and CPR.
• Has experience with children and young adults in the areas of health and medical emergencies.
• Is sensitive to children and is able to enjoy and work with them daily.
• Is able to work productively in a stressful environment.
• Has the ability to keep accurate records as required by State law and the American Camping Association.
• Is able to provide positive leadership for children and adults.

Relationships

• Responsible to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

The Health Care Coordinator provides medical and health education and professional medical guidance to both camp staff and campers. The Health Care Coordinator promotes a healthy camp by stressing good health habits, prevention of incidence and spread of disease, prevention of accidents by following safety and health rules. The Health Care Coordinator administers and maintains the camp infirmary and is on call 24 hours per day.

• Arrive at camp prior to the beginning of staff training to open infirmary, meet camp physician, review current standing orders, develop staff training present and organize procedures for health and emergency care.
• Be in compliance with the American Camping Association and Virginia state regulations which relate to the health and safety of all in camp. Participate actively in the maintenance and development of high standards of health and safety.
• Work from the camp physician's standing orders; consult with physician as necessary.
• Advise camp administration when out-of-camp medical/health assistance is necessary or advisable.
• Screen all campers and staff for health problems within 24 hours of arrival at camp.
• Maintain the health care center in a clean, sanitary, and well stocked manner.
• Keep all first aid kits appropriately stocked and serviceable.
• Provide appropriate infirmary hours of operation and be available for emergencies.
• Provide complete and pertinent information to staff concerning campers they will have during the current week.
• Communicate with the Program Director and Unit Directors about children or staff who must leave the units.
• Call camper parents:

To notify parents when child is in health center and out of unit overnight.

If child needs to be taken to the hospital.

To obtain parents permission to take camper to the doctor in non-emergency situations.

For any other unusual health situation that requires contact with parent (high fever,

need health info, etc.)

• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, medications and treatments administered. Data are to be kept in a bound log. Complete insurance claim forms and submit to the office weekly and notify office staff of needed supplies.
• Monitor and provide supportive suggestions for health and safety at the waterfront, in all areas of camp food service and in the campers' daily program.
• Provide an active presence in the camp community, including the interaction with campers in their campsite homes.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $800.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $800