Camp Nurse

Camp Nurse Job Description 

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Job Title: Camp Nurse 

Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains 

Department:  Camp OPP 

Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp 

Pay Range: $1200-$2000 

Reports To: Camp Director and/or hiring manager 

Date: Late May- July/Early August 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Terms: Seasonal, Onsite 

Supervisory Responsibility: Health Assistant(s), Misc. Health Center Staff 

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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Camp Nurse is responsible for the daily health care services provided at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for providing daily, weekly, and on-call health care and medication administration for all persons, working under the technical supervision of an on-call licensed physician. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job) 

General Responsibilities 

• Ensure the implementation health and emergency procedures as written in the Camp Health Plan, Medical Standing Orders, and in accordance with the Colorado Dept. of Health & Child Protective Services and American Camp Association (ACA) standards. 

• Work within the communicable disease plan to ensure safe and healthy practices and measures are taken to help mitigate the spread of illness. 

• Provide support in the routine health care and emergency situations in consultation with the Camp Director in keeping with established health care guidelines and daily standing operating procedures.  

• Work with camp health team and camp directors to provide health care for all persons within the camp program established guidelines. 

• Communicate and advise Camp Director and staff on camper accommodations to provide special medical/health/wellness considerations.  

• Maintain constant and professional communication with caregivers regarding the health care and services provided to campers. 

• Provide support in the routine and emergency health procedures in consultation with the Camp Director and in keeping with established guidelines. 

• Participate as an active member of the camp staff team within all aspects of the camp program.  

• Provide advice to the health staff regarding health issues which arise. 

• Provide in-person Medication Administration Training for staff who will be delegated to assist in the proper dispensing of medication.  

• Ensure proper execution of procedures for dispensing routine medications and charting of all medications. 

• Review medical & health treatment log forms, illness, injury, and incident reports and MARs. 

• Follow up to ensure campers receive medications as directed. Follow up on the treatment given. 

• Communicate to health staff and Camp Director with the recommendations for supply/equipment needs, changes in general procedures and about site hazards. 

• Maintain good relationships with health and emergency service providers and the public. 

Camper Leadership & Supervision  

• Act ‘in loco parentis’ regarding the health services for all campers in overnight camp sessions.  

• When support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.  

• When applicable, provide overnight supervision and care to campers and staff when housed in Health Center.  

Staff Leadership & Supervision 

• Perform ongoing health/medical/first aid support for camp staff and campers. 

• Continually advise all staff on the camp-wide health procedures & practices.  

• Provide health/first aid advice to all staff according to procedures. 

• Verify first aid and medical reports given by all staff. Follow up on the treatment given. 

• Monitor staff first aid treatment throughout the season.  

• Provide supervision and guidance to health team including but not limited to; Health Assistant(s) and Wellness Supervisor. 

Administration  

• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.  

• Accountable for the documentation and review of the health/medical practices and procedures at camp.  

• Participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.  

• Interact with digital systems including CampMinder, Office365, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.  

• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers. 

• Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.  

• Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.  

• Carry out ongoing observations to ensure that goals and expectations of leadership & health care services are positive and appropriate. 

• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations. 

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work plans are developed with the Camp Director in conjunction with camp strategic plan, budget, and policies. 

• Provide and/or support camp-wide emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.  

• Provide and/or support wellness practices, mental, social, and emotional health in conjunction with the wellness supervisor.  

• Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and director staff.  

• Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed. 

• Maintain positive relationships with health and emergency service providers.  

GSCO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.  

• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served. 

• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in Girl Scouts of Colorado as a whole and between employees and volunteers. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Formal Training  

• Current Colorado state license in health care (minimum of RN). 

• Current BLS.  

• Willing to obtain a medication administration/QMAP instructor qualification.  

• Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: Child Abuse Mandated Reporter and Universal Standard Precautions.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience 

• Experience within the health care industry.  

• Flexible and adaptable dealing with changing situations, environment, and procedures.  

• Experience within crisis management.  

• Preferred experience or desire to work with children.  

• Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting. 

• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.  

• Preferred experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.  

• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.   

• Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience. 

• Must be able to live on site during the camp season 

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED  

• PPE 

• First aid supplies, emergency, and health care equipment.  

• Health records and forms, reports, insurance claims, etc.  

• Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc. 

• Computer and related software, telephone, copiers, and equipment commonly found in an office environment.  

• Handheld radios.  

• As directed, golf carts, owned and leased vehicles.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES  

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.  

• Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and extended overnight periods. 

• Willingness to support all health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation. 

• Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.  

• Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather. 

• Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.  

• Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds. 

• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance. 

• Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).  

 ***Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential duties & responsibilities of the position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please contact your supervisor/manager or HR with any questions. 

GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process.