What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Camp Nurse-Marblehead YMCA position at YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC?
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Camp Nurse – Marblehead YMCA Day Camp
Are you a healthcare professional with experience working with children? Are you looking for a rewarding seasonal role where you can make a meaningful impact in your community? This opportunity may be perfect for you!
The Marblehead YMCA Day Camp, located at the Y, is seeking a Camp Nurse to help ensure the health and safety of our campers and staff throughout the summer. In this role, you will provide first aid, administer medications, and support the well-being of campers so they can enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and maintain accurate health records in compliance with Department of Public Health Camp Regulations.
- Communicate with families and the camp director regarding medical needs, paperwork, and immunization records.
- Assess and treat minor injuries, respond to medical emergencies, and determine when additional care is needed.
- Organize, maintain, and distribute first aid supplies and ensure a safe camp environment.
- Support camp counselors in managing camper health needs and safety protocols.
What You Bring:
- Experience in a healthcare or nursing role, preferably with children.
- Ability to assess medical needs quickly and provide appropriate care.
- Strong communication skills to interact with campers, families, and staff.
- First aid and emergency management experience.
Join us this summer to make a lasting impact while enjoying the fun and energy of camp!
Qualifications
- Registered nurse (RN) with a license as required by MA state law.
- Availability Monday-Friday or willingness to job share. Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
- Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.
Salary : $30 - $35
