What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse (Youth Camp) position at Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches?
We need motivated people with a passion for working with youth.
SUMMARY
The Nurse coordinates medical services for youth in care at the Camp and is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and files pertaining to medical services. The Nurse is directly responsible to the Camp Director. This temporary position for the summer camp season and is not eligible for overtime.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Portrays compassion and hospitality when providing medical care to the youth in program. Completes youth assessments on an initial and ongoing basis, including physical, dental, vision, hearing and other areas as appropriate.
- Assists the Camp Director in the initial review of camper applications to determine appropriateness for the camp program based on medical issues.
- Uses thoroughness and discretion while dispensing medications and maintaining accurate medical files for participants of programs.
- Practices alertness and truthfulness in keeping the Camp Director informed of medical concerns, safety issues, and incident follow-up.
- Exhibits enthusiasm and persuasiveness during leadership of medical and safety related trainings for staff.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness and thriftiness in the wise stewardship of the agency’s resources when ordering and maintaining medical supplies for all of Camp. Ensures the orderliness of supplies and equipment are adequate and inventoried regularly.
- Expresses gentleness and attentiveness when arranging for the medical care of youth in program including regularly scheduled or emergency services. Maintains good public relations with the medical community as a liaison between Youth Ranches and doctors, emergency rooms, pharmacies and other medical providers.
- Prepares medical standing orders and has local doctor approve and sign camps medical procedures and standing orders annually prior to summer camp. Displays dependability and flexibility when assisting other staff members with tasks as needed or approved by Camp Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The person filling this position must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and currently licensed as a Nurse with the State of Florida (requires licensure as a Registered Nurse.) Previous experience in the nursing field, particularly dealing with youth is preferred.