What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Camp Nurse position at YMCA Of Greater Hartford?
YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description
Job Title: Resident Camp Nurse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department: Resident Camp
Reports to: Camp Director
Revision Date: 10/24/2025 Leadership Level: Leader
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Resident Camp Nurse oversees the safety and wellbeing of all campers and staff at camp.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review health records of campers for completion and call parents for corrections.
- Track and record all special needs, medications, dietary concerns or treatments for each camper.
- Maintain the medical log and note all visits and treatments including; date, time and name of person, general description of injury or illness and treatment, administration of medications and initials of person evaluating and treatment.
- Maintain a separate medication log documenting all the medications given in accordance with state and federal laws and ACA requirements.
- Maintain a signed copy of the physician’s standing orders in accordance with state and federal laws and ACA requirements.
- Note trends of recurrent complaints and notify director.
- Advise the director of any health related issues and provide recommendations.
- Administer appropriate medical care and treatment to campers and staff in compliance with standing orders and within scope of licensing.
- Maintain inventory of appropriate medical supplies and equipment.
- In the event of a medical emergency assume responsibility for decisions regarding the care or emergency treatment.
- Communicate with and educate staff regarding the appropriate care of campers and special needs of campers.
- Assist with camper check-in by interviewing parents and campers with medications or health issues.
- Maintain communication with parents as related to health issues.
- Consult with the Executive Director or the Director on duty regarding issues of home sickness, questions regarding calls home to parents or other issues of concern.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have the appropriate certifications:
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid Training or equivalent
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent
- Appropriate Administration of Medication Certificate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.