Summer Camp Nurse

Essential Job Functions:

* Caring for the medical needs of campers and staff at Camp

• Oversee the health and wellness of approximately 100 campers and 15 staff.

• Conduct initial health screening of all campers and staff

• Provide medical attention to campers and staff with general health concerns and document in

Health Log.

• Distribute and record camper medications.

• Maintain Health Center record and medical forms.

• Supervise the Health Care assistants.

• Communicate specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff.

• Communicate with Camp Directors about camper health issues.

• Schedule appointments for sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or clinic.

• Be a “primary care giver” to our campers.

Requirements:

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

.• Flexible – able to adapt to different environments and schedules.

• Confidence in nursing skills.

• Responsible, hard-working.

• Good bedside manner, friendly and personable.

• Strong assessment abilities.

• Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity).

• Desire and ability to be a team player.• Enjoy an active lifestyle.• Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work.

• Have a genuine interest in working with and concern for children with special needs.

• Ability to interact with boys and girls ages 5-12 with varying ability levels.