What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse position at Shady Hill School?
Summary: We are looking for a licensed Nurse to join our team this summer, to care for children participating in our summer programming. Summer programming will run from June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025 (6 weeks), plus one or two days of training scheduled earlier in June, depending on candidate availability. The schedule is 730am - 330pm, Monday - Friday. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm for caring for children and educating students and families regarding matters of health, wellness, injury/illness prevention, and medical care. This is a temporary full time position, reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programming. We will consider candidates who are only available for 2 weeks of the 6 week period. Based on the duration of the assignment, this position is not eligible for benefits.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the health care for students, providing first aid care and medically prescribed support and/or services independently
- Assess students’ health and refer students to urgent care or the emergency room, as necessary
- Communicate by phone and email with parents regarding student health concerns.
- Keep and maintain confidential records and other relevant health data
- Maintain knowledge of communicable diseases including COVID, MA state immunization requirements, and other health and safety best-practices for school settings
