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.