Camp Nurse

Position Details Position Title: Camp Nurse Location/Branch: Camp Collins Department: Summer Camp Supervisor: Director, Youth Development Scheduled Hours: Sunday to Friday Full Time/Part Time: Seasonal Objective Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development, the Health Officer works to maintain a safe and healthy camp environment using preventive care and risk management techniques in a manner consistent with the staff code of conduct, philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins. Responsibilities Work with the staff team in responding to the medical needs of campers and staff. Be an active and supportive member of the camp community and help create an enjoyable experience for all campers and staff. Be an active and supportive member of the Leadership Team. Job Specifics Incorporate and model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work. Commit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, campers and families. Care for campers/staff who are ill or injured at camp. Leadership Team: Demonstrate professional role modeling, establish and maintain positive relationships with leadership team members, communicate regularly with the summer program director, fulfill leadership team duties, and complete a thorough end‑of‑summer report. Support staff through building authentic relationships, coaching and evaluations (formal and informal), following up on camper behavior management, supporting staff through challenging situations, following through on commitments, helping staff grow professionally and personally, maintaining positive relationships throughout the summer, and serving as a liaison between staff and the Leadership Team. Health House Operations. Support and direct the assistant health officer and inclusion counselors. Conduct appropriate parent communication by acting proactively regarding camper concerns, being consistent and timely in including parents in updates on camper situations, and following up with parental inquiries in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Key Results Demonstrate in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and commitment to the Y’s vision and mission. Build true relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work. Listen and express yourself effectively and in a manner that reflects genuine understanding of the audience's needs. Value all people for their unique talents and take an active role in promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence. Demonstrate and foster a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences. Possess the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment. Assess, minimize, and prevent risk; practice consideration for the safety of others; adhere to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment; identify and respond to circumstances appropriately. Meet attendance expectations; follow Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences; be punctual, reliable, and adaptable; take initiative; and accept responsibility. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, perceive, understand and manage interactions appropriately; be accountable for own actions; capitalize on learning opportunities and be open to performance feedback and coaching. Demonstrate compliance in the following areas: collaboration, employee paperwork, performance evaluations, personnel policies and procedures (e.g., dress code, code of conduct); attend mandatory trainings and meetings; acquire and maintain required certifications for the current position. Support staff: create clear expectations; conduct weekly in‑service trainings; help staff develop creative and age‑appropriate activities and teaching methods. Demonstrate professional role modeling at all times; establish and maintain positive relationships with team members; fulfill leadership team duties and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age 21. First Aid certification. Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED certification. RN and license to practice in Oregon, LNP, EMT, or WEMT. Pass YMCA background check. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with youth. Two years of camping experience or a combination of youth program and supervisory experience. Driver’s license with a clean driving record. Essential Functions Strong communication skills; positive attitude; initiative; flexibility; dependability; creativity; ability to work and problem‑solve as a team player. Mental and physical ability to deal with high‑stress situations and work well under pressure. Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to support and connect with campers and staff. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation. Knowledge/practical experience in cabin leadership, camper psychology, peer leadership and supervision; staff management and motivation. Ability and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr