Position:  Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 

 

Direct Supervisor:  Clinic Director or Head Nurse

 

Full-time registered camp nurses or nurse practitioners will work with a group of campers and function as their primary educator and health care provider.  As a member of the health care staff, the nurse/nurse practitioner will also be required to work in the health services/infirmary, support camp-wide activities and partner with the camp staff to accomplish camp program objectives.   

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Fulfill scheduled commitment for camp

·         Attend pre-camp orientation and training sessions

·         Assist with setup, check-in and closing activities at camp

·         Actively participate in chart development and review

·         Help identify campers requiring additional attention with their health needs and asthma education

·         Attend medical staff meetings/rounds as scheduled 

·         Accomplish curriculum goals as defined by the asthma camp education guidelines

·         Demonstrate effective teaching style and positive interaction with campers

·         Complete and maintain charts per documentation guidelines 

·         Respond to emergency situations and set priorities for action

·         Interact positively and professionally with health care team and camp staff

·         Act as a mentor for new staff

·         Administer medication to camp group as scheduled; conduct bedtime assessments

·         Participate in cabin/group activities

·         Participate as scheduled for health services/infirmary shifts

·         Assist with inventory and packing of health services/infirmary at close of camp

·         Meet with parents at close of camp to review camper’s experience and medical care

·         Attend post-camp evaluation session

                                                           

Licensure and Experience:

·         Licensed in state of camp program  

·         Related certifications such as CPR, PALS, ALS, etc. preferred, not mandatory

·         Basic first aid skills

·         Possess basic knowledge in: pathophysiology of asthma, medications utilized in the treatment of asthma, allergens and allergic responses

·         Previous camp experience or experience working with children in a health care capacity        

           

Key Qualities:

 Self-starter/self motivated      Interest in working with children         Organized/Detail oriented    

 Adaptable/Flexible                 Responsible/Reliable                          Works well with diversity

 Leadership skills                    Solution oriented                                Overall positive attitude