Camp Nurse

Hale is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional nurse to join our team for this summer and provide healthcare for our Partner Camps, HOLA, and Hale Day Camp. The Camp Nurse will oversee the Health Center and it's daily operations during the summer season.

Our Camp Nurse will be responsible for overseeing medication storage and administration, general and emergency healthcare to all campers, and manage health forms, all as outlined by the Board of Health and the American Camp Association. The Camp Nurse will maintain communication with families related to illness and/or injuries that occur at camp. The Camp Nurse will also provide healthcare services to camp staff as needed. The Camp Nurse will oversee additional Healthcare Staff that support the Health Center daily operations.

This position is for the following dates:

July 15-August 2, 2024

2-3 days during the week of July 8 to shadow and train with our Healthcare Director and primary RN.

Responsible For: Partner Camps, HOLA, & Hale Summer Camps
Responsible To: Director, Camp & Youth Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age: 21 years or older
• Registered Nurse Certification
• At least 1 year experience as licensed RN
• Experience in camp settings or working with children
• Experience with various medical emergencies and situations
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in an outdoor camp setting
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMPANY:

• Display a consistent positive attitude towards clients and fellow staff.
• Create and maintain a reputation for credibility, integrity and fairness.
• Uphold Hale Core Values PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate Wellness/Health Center Services
• Implement Health Plan as outlined by Consulting Physician
• Be an active and productive member of the staff providing services to our Partner Camps

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBITILES:

• Coordinate Wellness/Health Center Services
• Manage health forms and related paperwork for Partner Camps, Hale Outdoor Learning Adventures (HOLA) and Hale Summer Camp
• Manage medication storage and distribution as outlined in Board of Health Regulations and American Camping Association Standards.
• Manage healthcare staff
• Establish schedule for visiting camps further away from Wellness/Health Center.
• Provide first aid service for campers and staff.
• Document all services as specified in Board of Health Regulations and American Camping Association Standards.
• Communicate with families regarding injuries and illnesses at camp and document all communications with families.
• Communicate with Board of Health as necessary.
• Stock and maintain supplies for: Wellness/Health Center and camps as needed
• Implement Health Plan as outlined by Consulting Physician
• Communicate with Consulting Physician regarding plan and details.
• Carry out procedures for medicine distribution, first aid and emergencies as
• outlined in Health Plan.
• Contact Consulting Physician for medical advice (only if necessary) and when changes must be made to Health Plan.
• Be an active and productive member of the staff providing services to our Partner

Camps, HOLA, and Hale Summer Camps

• Participate in staff orientation for camps as needed.
• Abide by procedures as outlined in the staff manual.
• Follow rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, alcohol, and drug use.
• Encourage respect of personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Write, disseminate, and submit all required reports on time.
• Maintain good public relations with campers, parents, and guardians.
• Conduct necessary end of season inventories and equipment storage.
• Evaluate current season and make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and programs for following seasons.
• Note: These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties assigned as required.

Essential Functions:
 Able to observe, listen to, evaluate and act upon safety concerns related to a large camp operation
 Able to easily access all areas of Hale by foot
 Able to appropriately address camper and parent issues in person and on the phone
 Able to physically complete all tasks necessary to carry out basic first aid

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Westwood, MA 02090: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person