Health Center Nurse - Poland, United States - Agassiz Village

Agassiz Village

Verified Company

Poland, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Agassiz Village is hiring an RN to staff our newly renovated summer camp Health Center.

The camp nurse works closely to monitor the health and wellness of Agassiz Village 150 campers and 75 staff from the end of June to mid-August.

Health Center Staff ensure compliance with state and federal laws and American Camp Association (ACA) standard requirements. Maintain an enthusiastic and positive presence to all campers, staff and families. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Position is from June 2- August 9, 2024. includes housing if needed, all meals and free summer camp tuition for the nurse's children.

Qualifications:

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Current RN certification (Maine license or reciprocation):

Possess current CPR and first aid certifications.
Must have medication administration certification and injectable medication training.
Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan;
Desire to work and live in a camp community.
Must have the ability to work in a fastpaced environment and be highly organized.
Must have ability to work as a team member.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Agassiz Village.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responding to all medical emergencies in a timely manner.
Maintaining exceptional customer services with campers' parents.
Communication with local pediatricians or family practitioners, who prepare standing orders for the summer
Ensure each staff member and camper has on file a health history and examination form, as required.
Set up system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips outofcamp.
Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including recordkeeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
Assist with coverage of the health center.
Post hours for daily medications and health call.
Assist in making appointments and coordinating care and followup services, when necessary, with medical/dental personnel in the community, and contact parents/legal guardians of camp participants before and/or following any visits to the doctor, dentist or a medical/treatment facility.
Check and restock firstaid kits.
Maintain camp accident/incident reports and as indicated, report such matters to the camp director and/or physician.
Monitor the health of all camp staff, providing nursing interventions and seeking physician and other health services, as indicated.
Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest improvements and modifications that would create more healthful conditions.
Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

On site housing and accommodations are available for this position. Free summer camp tuition for your children ages 8-16.

About Agassiz Village:

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay:
$1, $1,500.00 per week

Schedule: