Camp Nurse

Position Summary The Camp Nurse / Health Care Manager will be in direct charge of the summer health program at Geneva Glen and respond to any emergency. They will manage the medical records of campers and staff, supervise health and cleanliness standards, administer medications, and help provide adequate physical health conditions for all. While Geneva Glen has made an effort to provide a general description of the duties and tasks of this position, this is a partial job description. Geneva Glen may modify these tasks and responsibilities at any time. Minimum Qualifications Licensed (in Colorado or reciprocity) as a registered nurse Experience with young adults and children is desirable Ability to supervise, update, and monitor the health care plan Current CPR and first aid certifications Desire to work and live in a camp community Supervisory Chain Program Director & Health & Wellness Cordinator / Executive Directors Responsibilities Ensure each camper and staff member has on file a health history, immunization form, and examination form according to licensing regulations and ACA Accreditation Standards Execute a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips out of camp, including overnight camp-outs Set up a system for responding to special dietary requirements and coordinate with the Food Service Supervisor Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies Establish and follow appropriate medical routines, including record keeping in the daily medical log, overseeing proper disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders Coordinate coverage of the Health Center with substitute nurses Post hours for daily medications and Health Center hours Make appointments, when necessary, with medical/dental personnel in the community, secure transportation for such appointments (with camp administration) Check, issue, and keep First aid kits appropriately stocked Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, first aid, and use of standard precautions for infection control Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessment Prepare a summary and evaluation of the camp season, including inventories, and make recommendations for the following season Monitor the health of all staff, including kitchen staff Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create healthier conditions in the camp These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required Essential Functions Ability and certification to drive to emergency or off-site treatment locations Ability to read prescriptions and health exams from physicians Physical ability to get to remote locations in the camp property quickly Oral and auditory ability to use phone and emergency communication devices Ability to observe, assess, and take action on unsanitary or unhealthy conditions in the camp

Pay:

$1,300.00 per week

Work Location:

In person