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Job Title: Camp Nurse - YMCA Camp Pepin

FLSA Status: Seasonal

Reports to: Camp Pepin Director

Starting Pay Rate: $800/week room and board

The Camp Nurse at Camp Pepin plays a crucial role in the success of our summer. As the camp’s on-site nurse, your most common task would be treating the daily bumps, bites, and bruises that naturally occur at camp. That being said, it’s possible that a more significant injury or illness could occur, which is where your true expertise comes into play. Our nurse is NOT responsible for performing any major medical procedures, but for controlling a situation and consulting with camp leadership on the best course of action – is an ambulance needed? Do they just need to drink water and rest?

Another major responsibility of our camp nurse is the distribution and documentation of medications to campers and underage staff. All medications are safely stored and secured in the Health Office, and it is the nurse’s responsibility to administer medications as needed. This usually entails a med check at morning flagpole/breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime. All medication administration must be documented in our official medical log, which is made easy by our online administration system that is built into our camp management software.

It's required that the nurse at Camp Pepin lives on site while camp is in session, in order to be available in an emergency (camp runs from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon). The position comes with significant responsibility and importance, but life at camp for our nurse is a pretty sweet gig. You are provided all of your meals, as well as your own private room within airconditioned staff lodging, and have the Health Office at your disposal. Your fellow staff are from all over the world and are some of the best people you’ll meet! And honestly, you can’t beat living at a summer camp. Our view of Lake Pepin is stunning, and the daily activities and performances serve as constant entertainment each day. The camp nurse is the perfect role to gain hands-on experience in the medical field, while also playing a pivotal role in the impact that summer camp can have on our campers.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The expected hours for the Camp Pepin Program Staff will be midmorning Sundays through Friday evenings. Camp Pepin Program Staff will assist with the preparation and planning of Staff Training via virtual meetings before camp starts. Program Staff are expected to be onsite 24 hours a day when camp is in operation. There are times when staff will be off or away from children when camp is in session, though the camp director will develop a schedule of duty times.

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.

The Red Wing Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.