What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Nurse position at Berkshire Soccer Academy?
Visiting Nurse
Location: East Otis, Massachusetts
Compensation: Commensurate based on experience
Dates: Approximately June to August
Benefits: Travel stipend, comfortable housing, healthy meals, access to camp facilities
Camp Description : The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a private overnight soccer camp for girls. We offer an elite training
experience for girls, ages 8-17, in a traditional camp setting on a private lake in the Berkshires.
Scope of Work: Our two weekly Nurses take a lead role in our Health Center, working alongside the Athletic Trainers and
Wellness Specialists. Nurses will manage the day-to-day operation of our health center and will work closely with and will be
provided guidance by the Camp Directors. A typical day for the Health Center staff may begin as early as 7:00AM and end as
late as 10:00PM. All staff receive regularly schedules breaks, as well as 1 scheduled day off for every 6 working days.
Responsibilities include:
1) Caring for ill or injured patients who are admitted to the Health Center;
2) Reviewing camper health history forms prior to camper arrival;
3) Sorting and dispensing medication to campers
4) Responding to any "emergency" which may arise at camp;
5) Maintaining health logs for each camper and staff member;
6) One member of the health staff will be “on-call” every night
7) Assist in In-take of all campers on Arrival Day; this includes a health screening and lice check.
Job Qualifications based on our Service Standards:
v RN, MD, PA or equivalent certification.
v Must enjoy working with kids, ages 10-18, and their families
v Ability to manage health forms and paperwork in an organized and detail-oriented manner
TRUST:
• Trustworthiness and a record of following-through with commitments.
- Communicates honestly, clearly, and calmly in personal and professional settings.
WELL-BEING:
• Commitment to the health: physical, psychological and social, and to the safety and well-being of our campers and
staff.
• Enjoys working with children, and wants to help develop staff.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with others.
- Ability to provide 1-on-1 and group guidance to staff and campers.
• A focus on integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
- Able to maintain organized work notes.
- Proven success working within a team, meeting deadlines, being punctual, and collaborating with others.
• Proven experience as a positive role model to children and peers.
- Demonstrates optimism and flexibility in the face of adversity.
- Enjoys and benefits from constructive feedback.
To Apply: Visit our website www.berkshiresocceracademy.com and complete the Staff Application.