Summer Camp Nurse - New York, United States - Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

Description

Job Description

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

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