What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Nurse - Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County position at S.C. Department of Public Health?
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Additional Comments
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
If you have questions about this position, please contact the Camp Director, Marie Aimone at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov or 803-898-0455.
Camp Nurse lives in the medical building on-site and working hours reflect being on duty24 hours with routine breaks. Camp Nurses are hired for one or more sessions. We offer four-day and six-day sessions. Staff report to work the day before the session begins.
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
- Job Responsibilities This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County
- Under the supervision of the Camp Director and CYSHCN Nurse Consultant, implement a program of health and safety for the campers and staff of a summer camp for children, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.
- Provides direct nursing care services to campers and staff including but not limited to:
- Storage and administration of medications
- Performing and supervising medical treatments
- Providing first aid
- Documentation of all medications, treatments and intervention in the camper and staff medical record.
- Provides training to camp staff on health and safety procedures, infection control, g-tube feedings and catheterization.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the infirmary including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, changing and washing linens and emptying trash.
- Participates in CQI/Quality Assurance activities including:
- Review of camper records for physician orders for treatments and medicines
- Review of camper records for complete and current documentation
- Ensuring staff compliance with OSHA regulations
- Review of ACA accreditation health and wellness standards to ensure compliance.
- Attend camp nurse training.
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing or compact state.Associate degree or diploma in nursing and one (1) year experience as a registered nurse; experience in pediatrics, child health, school nursing or public health nursing.
- Current CPR certification.
Additional Comments
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
If you have questions about this position, please contact the Camp Director, Marie Aimone at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov or 803-898-0455.
Camp Nurse lives in the medical building on-site and working hours reflect being on duty24 hours with routine breaks. Camp Nurses are hired for one or more sessions. We offer four-day and six-day sessions. Staff report to work the day before the session begins.
