General Summary: Support Summer IDEAS programming by delivering essential healthcare and maintaining health records for campers and staff. Administer necessary care throughout the camp day to ensure a positive school culture that is inclusive and responsive to all members of the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to state laws, ACA regulations, and camp policies concerning healthcare procedures.
• Communication with parents regarding injuries or medications and addressing their inquiries about camp healthcare procedures.
• Assist in replenishing, organizing, and maintaining first aid kits and emergency response equipment across camp premises and for specialized activities.
• Maintain a daily medical log and promptly report accidents/incidents to the Director and Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs.
• Address and document any circumstances posing emotional or physical risks to individuals.
• Supervise the handling and storage of medications, health screenings, disposal of medical waste, and health assessments.
• Administer routine medical attention.
• Assess situations and determine, in accordance with the standing orders, when individuals require transportation to the hospital or clinic.
• Ensure compliance with camp regulations and enforce them consistently.
• Work alongside Assistant Counselors to manage student medication and accommodate food allergies.
• Maintain health and medical documentation and records on the School’s electronic medical record system.
• Perform medical procedures as necessary.
• Monitor compliance of the school health program with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations and policies.
• Communicate with parents on health needs of students.
• Responds to crises when appropriate.
• Manage resources efficiently.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the nursing team, employees, parents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of medical disorders and treatment and basic emergency care
• Ability to understand developmental levels of students
• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children
• Ability to assist with camp-wide healthcare, maintain records, and execute camp healthcare protocols
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
• Ability to work summer hours
• Knowledge of the USM culture and community served
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, assertiveness and independence
• Capable of competently operating technology

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
• State of WI Registered Nurse license
• CPR/AED Certification
• 3-5 years related experience in child health care or school nursing preferred; previous experience in healthcare particularly in caring for both children and adults