Summer Camp Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Have a positive approach to working with campers, staff and parents.

· Qualified as a LPN, RPN, or APRN in the State of Connecticut and holds an unrestricted License.

· Knowledgeable of current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Day Camp licensing policies and procedures.

· Certified in CPR, AED, First Aid and Medication Administration.

· Minimum of 5-years of experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing.

· During Pre-Camp Training; complete of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the annual review and updating of written policies, plans and procedures as it pertains to the health, safety and record keeping of YMCA childcare and camp participants.

2. Responsible for the annual review and update of camp programs.

3. Availability by telecommunication for in person advice or consult to the Y Camp program.

4. Consulting with administration and staff about specific problems.

5. Acts as a resource person to staff and parents.

6. Documents the activities and observations required in a consultation log that is kept on file.

7. Ensures that YMCA Camp remains compliant with state and local regulations as it pertains to the health, safety and record keeping of YMCA Camp and staff.

8. Maintains, evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of the participants.

9. Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases.

10. Responsible for maintaining accurate health and immunization records for all children in the program according the state guidelines.

11. Responsible for reviewing the contents, storage, and plan for maintenance of all first aid kits.

12. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the policies, procedures, and required documentation for the administration of medications, including petitions for special medication authorizations needed for programs that administer medication.

13. Responsible for reviewing and approving all special care plans for children with special needs or disabilities before the child is able to begin in the program.

14. Responsible for making sure that all medications are delivered with all special care plans and medication authorization information.

15. Responsible for overseeing expiration dates on medications and doctor’s orders on and off site and making sure current forms are on file. Notifying and communicating with parents and staff when paperwork and medication is due.

16. Maintains and distributes current and updated allergy lists to the staff.

17. Maintains YMCA nurses offices and related areas as required by state licensing and promotes Y values.

18. Follows all YMCA policies and procedures including but not limited to, medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

19. Is open and receptive to constructive criticism, when it is for the benefit of the program, or the staff member’s growth and development.

20. Exercises proper judgment when dealing with a single child, group of children and staff.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· 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.

· The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

· The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the camp environment.

· Physical activities associated with position may require; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, talking, and hearing

· Physical demands may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

· Positions requires individual to have close visual acuity to perform activities

· Subject to both environmental conditions

· Withstand constant and repeated exposure to nature’s elements: rain, sun, snow, wind, cold and heat.

· Moderate exposure to infections.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per day

License/Certification:

• LPN, RN, or APRN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150 - $200