4H Camp Hidden Valley: Nurse - Watkins Glen, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

9d•$1,100•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is to provide youth with a fun, residential camp experience under the guidance of positive role models that emphasize community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness, and skill building. The camp Nurse is required to monitor camper and staff health need, follow the Department of Health Safety Plan for the Health Office, and respond to emergencies throughout the summer. The Health Director is required to live on camp property while camp is in session. Duration: Our Health Manager may apply for one week or for multiple weeks. Our weeks are as follows Week 1: July 5th – 10th Week 2: July 12th – 17th Week 3: July 19st – 24th Week 4: July 26th – July 31st Week 5: August 2nd – 7th Week 6: August 9tth – 11th The summer camp season includes mandatory camp staff training that includes Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights, and Risk Management Practices and Policies for Campers and Staff. The trainings are available online for camp health management staff. The Health Manager position begins on Sunday at 11:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm on Friday. It includes the health check for all campers upon arrival and the review of health paperwork.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant, or Medical Doctor and licensed to practice in the State of New York
Current First Aid, Responding to Emergencies (RTE) & CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
Experience working with youth
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, the entire camp staff, campers, and camp families
Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style
Ability to get to remote locations on the camp property over rough terrain.

Responsibilities

Follow the New York State Department of Health Safety plan & ACA guidelines for camp staff and campers
Assist in the implementation and documentation of a written plan
Follow and assist in implementing the Communicable Disease Plan in cooperation with Schuyler County Public Health when necessary.
Review all camper health records before the camper arrives at camp.
Prepare special health needs alerts and ensure that appropriate staff is aware of camper-specific needs, i.e., bedwetting, all allergies, and camper medication schedule.
Follow-up with prescribing medical professional when questions or concerns arise over medication (prescription or over the counter)
Keep in contact with the parent over health issues as appropriate
Assist the Camp team with a camper who is homesick
Accept and record all medications on arrival day from parent and return medications to parent on pick up day of camper
Keep all medications locked in the Health Director's office
Follow medication disposal plan for any medication not picked up by the parent
Record and report all admissions of the infirmary
Live on-site Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon
Administer and record all medications and treatments according to the physician's orders
Check on first aid kits for emergency use by all camp staff
Re-stock kits with missing supplies
Physically assess all camper's health status upon arrival at camp
Train Camp Counselor Staff to perform health checks in privacy upon cabin check-in.
Maintain all records of camper and staff (hospital visits, Doctor visits, medication, injuries, dietary habits)
Assist in the training of staff on all health and safety procedures
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents.
Other duties may be assigned as required