Camp Greentop was created to meet the needs of children and adults with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities in 1927. Our Camping & Recreation Program has year-round traditional, weekend, and travel sessions for all individuals with disabilities. We offer a variety of outdoor recreational services, including camping. As one of the oldest residential camps in America designed specifically for people with special needs, Camp Greentop is accredited by the American Camp Association and is licensed by the State of Maryland for Youth Camp Certification. Campers experience joy as they encounter life-changing experiences and build meaningful relationships with other participants, staff, and volunteers.
Summary:
The Camp Nurse is responsible for ensuring the health and wellness of all campers and staff. The Camp Nurse communicates regularly with cabin staff and administers medication and first aid as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in maintaining staff and camper health forms in the health center and Camp Docs; this includes medical (physical) forms, medication forms, and other individual health information.
Perform health screenings of all staff and campers at camp upon their arrival.
Pour, dispense, record, and store medications, ensuring compliance with all state and federal licensing and ACA (American Camp Association) requirements.
Perform first aid as needed, ensuring all Camping & Recreation health services policies and procedures are followed.
Communicate with parents/caregivers and medical professionals regarding camper care in a professional and caring manner. Enter any and all communications regarding camper health care in the Contact Log in the online documentation database software.
Maintain Health Center Communication Log to document communication with cabin staff as well as parents/caregivers.
Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and communicate any needs to Camp Director
Coordinate any medical appointments and follow-up that may be needed for campers and/or staff.
Communicate with Camp Director regarding camper and staff medical needs on a daily basis
Work with the Camp Director to ensure that all local, state, and federal health codes are met.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and health center team meetings
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director
Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect).
Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities and Camp Greentop.
Qualifications:
• Minimum age of 21. • Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, or other compact state. • Current certification in CPR and First Aid • Ability to lift participants up to 50 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures. Education and/or experience: • Experience working in a residential or recreational setting preferred. • Past camp or recreational health services experience preferred
