What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Nurse position at Girl Scouts of Central Illinois?
Description:
Requirements:
Part Time. Approximately 10 hours/week, with the majority on Sunday at camp check-in.
A Camp RN is responsible for the general health and safety of campers and staff, maintaining camp infirmary, administering medications and first aid care, reviewing health histories, health screening checks, and keeping accurate and detailed records.
As a Camp RN, you will:
- Establish and maintain regular infirmary hours. Conduct daily check of infirmary and equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair and reports for accuracy and completion.
- Establish and review appropriate medical routines taken at camp including record-keeping in the daily medical log, proper disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications and utilizing approved standing orders.
- Establish and maintain contact with local hospital facilities; take responsibility for calling a physician and when advisable accompany campers and staff on trips to physician’s office and/or hospital.
- During staff and camper check-in, collect all medications, store in a locked cabinet and dispense as indicated by prescribing physician.
- Notify Camp Director when parents/guardians should be advised of illness or accident. Contact parents/guardians after consulting the Camp Director in the event of an accident, illness, or injury. Maintain phone log of all contacts.
- Review and maintain necessary reports; such as daily treatment log, health department accident/illness reports, and insurance claim forms.
- Act as point of contact for healthcare related questions for on-site Healthcare Manager and administrative staff.
- Monitor health of all campers and staff.
- Submit a written evaluation of the camp at the end of the season.
- Meet with Camp Director and/or administrative staff as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- RN
- Be able to make decisions and act wisely in emergency situations.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a current driver’s license that meets the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage.
- Present a genuine interest in campers to effectively treat homesickness and fears.
- Ability to work with campers and staff members of diverse backgrounds.
