Summer Camp Nurse

Summer Camp Nurse

The Summer Camp Nurse manages and implements health services and related policies for summer camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, is able to provide training and education, possesses strong health assessment skills, and works well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Organization, assessment and documentation
• Medication administration, chronic condition management, and emergency care
• Communication, collaboration and training

General BGCB expectations include:

• Healthy behavior modeling
• Inclusive environment
• Continuous learning
• Safe spaces

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
• Current unrestricted Massachusetts Nursing License
• Current CRP/First Aid Certification
• Ability to provide assessments/emergency care
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Firmly understands and track record of adhering to HIPAA compliance
• Understands state regulations and able to adhere to standing orders from licensed practitioners
• Strong communication skills, especially interpersonal communication
• Ability to convey medical information to the general public in a user-friendly manner
• Understands and can apply techniques in health counseling/guidance
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized, assertive self-starter with the ability to build a healthy rapport with others
• Ability to lead or assist in the teaching of an activity to staff or campers
• Physical ability to reach remote locations on camp property quickly
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and word-processing
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Strong commitment to the goals, mission and philosophy of BGCB
• Must be able to work at least 25 hours/week during BGCB's Summer Camp, which runs from July 6th-August 21st from 8am-4pm
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned locations/sites

Preferred:

• 0–2 years of nursing experience (new graduate RNs welcome to apply)
• Experience as a school or summer camp nurse (or similar experience)
• Full-time nurse (30-35 hours/week)

Locations:

• Dorchester, MA ( Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club and Franklin Hill Club)
• Chelsea, MA ( Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club )
• Charlestown, MA ( Grousbeck Club of Charlestown )
• South Boston, MA ( Edgerley Family South Boston Club )
• Roxbury, MA ( Yawkey Club of Roxbury and Orchard Gardens Club )

Salary - $40/hour-$50/hour commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

To apply, please complete an online application at . Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.