What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake Nurse position at YMCA of Northern Colorado?
Overview
Our Camp Nurse is directly responsible for the health and care of our campers. They will organize and implement high quality Health Services for YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake residential camp programs with the help of the Camp Health Officer. The Camp Nurse works with the directors, leadership team, and frontline summer staff members to plan and facilitate all health, medication and first aid needs for the camp population. The Camp Health Officer provides an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and caring for campers and staff members. This position requires you to live at camp. Room and board are included. Our Camp Nurse is provided with a private bedroom and private bathroom in the health center at camp. Plus, we can offer your campers the opportunity to attend Camp Tumbleson Lake at no cost while you serve as our Camp Nurse.
Pay Rate: $600.00/week. This position requires you to live at camp. Room and board are included.
View all openings, learn more about our benefits and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the Camp Health Center and all health services on a weekly basis to meet the needs of the camp community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Reports to the Health Officer for schedule and break purposes.
- Works closely with the Resident Camp Director, Day Camp Director, and Community Engagement & Registrar Director along with the Behavioral Specialist as needed.
- Lives in the Health Center accommodations.
- Assists with resident and day camp check in and out, including checking in medications.
- Coordinates and implements the distribution of all medications for campers with the support of the Health Officer.
- Oversee the medical treatment of all campers and staff illness and injuries.
- Maintains accurate medical documentation for medication and medical treatment.
- Communicate with camper families as needed, over phone, email, or in person.
- Delegates medication administration to frontline summer staff who may be responsible for administering medications away from camp, or lifesaving medications on site.
- Assists with Colorado state licensing and inspections, Health inspections, ACA preparation and visitation.
- Attend all required staff meetings on time.
- Models’ relationship-building skills for campers and staff.
- Incorporate the mission, philosophy, and 5 core values of the YMCA of Northern Colorado in all communication with participants and staff-members.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be a Registered Nurse in Colorado with a current license.
- Must have a valid US driving license.
- Completion of all training provided during onboarding.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Benefits
- (10 hours/week) Free Family Membership
- (10 hours/week) Program discounts
- Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Time
Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
Posted Salary Range
USD $600.00 - USD $600.00 /Wk.Salary : $600
