Camp Medical Staff

Position Summary:

The Camp Nurse supports the BOOTHBAY REGION YMCA (BRY) and is responsible for overseeing the well-being of both camper populations and the staff of Camp Knickerbocker.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review online camper medical forms each week.
• Perform initial screening for campers and staff (lice checks upon check-in, temperature checks, etc.).
• Distribute medication in accordance with standing orders of a physician for staff and campers.
• Ensure all medication is kept in a locked cabinet or refrigerator. Special medications require a double lock that will also be the responsibility of the camp nurse.
• Provide emergency care to campers or staff when needed.
• Always have an open line of communication during camp hours.
• Help maintain health facilities and front office, including equipment and supplies. Inventory should be taken weekly.
• Fill out accident/incident forms accordingly to Redwoods standards and give to the Camp Director.
• Ensures all health records are kept private (HIPAA) and that everything is in the clear for state inspections or Redwoods inspections.
• Acts as the point person on camp when the Program Director and/or the Camp Director are off-site.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Competencies

1. Mission Advancement: Embraces and incorporates the Y’s values into all aspects of job responsibilities by serving others and fulfilling community needs. Builds effective, supportive working relationships with peers, volunteers, and community members to promote volunteerism and fundraising efforts.

2. Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Collaborates with people from all different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions, and seeks to understand other viewpoints through active listening. Communicates effectively across the organization and actively participates in meetings.

3. Operational Effectiveness: Demonstrates sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills. Identifies and recommends new approaches that foster an environment of continual improvement. Proactively establishes goals, tracks achievements and constructively challenges to ensure solutions are optimal and pragmatic.

4. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development through learning to enhance skills and job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities to lead projects that enhance team performance. Self reflects and accurately assess strengths, limitations and their impact on relationships.

General Expectations

1. Be committed to the Y’s mission, vision and values.

2. Interact harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Y goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.

3. Provide the highest level of member and internal customer service possible.

4. Conform with all of the policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, including preserving the confidentiality of member, co-worker, and internal Y information.

5. Communicate in an open, respectful and honest manner with everyone, inside and outside the Y; possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with children and adults.

6. Communicate proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.

7. Perform the required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.

8. Maintain current certifications for all professional education requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, crouching, kneeling, and hear. The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard, use a computer, mouse, fax machine, printer and copier, and speak and hear using a telephone. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move a child weighing 50-200 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed at Camp Knickerbocker nurse’s station/office environment where the noise level is low. Work is occasionally stressful and requires provide essential care for campers and staff.

Qualifications Needed for Position:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Is certified in CPR/AED/First Aid through the American Red Cross or other valid organization.
• Have prior camping experience, working directly with campers as well as supervising staff (preferred).
• Certified in one of the following:
  • Physician
  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Athletic Trainer certified through NATABOC
• Excellent public relations skills, communication skills as well as familiarity with computers.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations, in a calm and professional manner.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

• High School diploma and reference Experience and Skill Requirements above.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

External and internal applicants, as well as current employees who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.