Jccs Of North America West Hartford , CT 06117
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Nurse is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff
Minimum Qualifications:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum 21 years old. Registered nurse (RN) with a license as required by that state law
Experience: Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care
Licensure: Current RN license, CPR/First Aid for children, Epi Pen Training
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters
Maintain written record system
Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp
Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns
Possess endurance to meet emergency needs
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to consistently deliver quality customer service
Must have the ability to enforce all facility rules and policies in a gentle but firm manner to people of all ages
SPECIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while sitting or standing for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain
Exposure to weather conditions; outdoor activities
Exposure to kitchen elements, such as heat
Create a warm, welcoming environment for all
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers, abiding by all camp rules/policies
Being able to assist campers in an emergency
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Member Services
Programming
Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers
Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards
Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies
Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services
Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp
Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp
Collaborate with other medical staff to meet medical needs
Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures
Set up the camp Health Center/Infirmary
Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment
Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file
Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications
Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms
Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, out-of-camp trips
Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed
Ensure camp staff and campers know their role related to health care and first aid
Provide or ensure orientation is provided that includes standing orders, clinic hours, specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and development of age groups, staff health assessment of campers, policies on contacting parents, transportation to outside health facilities, accident prevention and risk management, nutrition, and first aid in the camp setting
Verify health history and examination
Verify emergency authorization
Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases
Conduct a health assessment
Keep all medications used by campers and staff
Observe daily cleanliness in the food service facility and other areas throughout camp
Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director
Other Job Duties:
Perform any tasks beyond those assigned as help is needed
Provide leadership in the camp's risk management program
Supervise health assistant and/or first aid position
Develop a resource file and obtain information and/or literature concerning health in the camp community
Be responsible for contacting parents concerning the status of their child's health by telephone in the following situations: any injury requiring an x-ray, illness requiring an infirmary stay and emergency treatment/accident, etc.
Be knowledgeable of outside health resources
Evaluate medical services
Salary:
Under $25,000
Agency Information:
Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford in West Hartford, CT. The position is at the JCC's day camp, Camp Shalom, in Windsor, CT.
Jccs Of North America