Regional Convention Nurse

BBYO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BBYO is seeking a Regional Convention Nurse to provide medical support during weekend conventions for Jewish teens. These conventions, held at various locations like camps, hotels, or retreat centers, are planned and led by teens and offer opportunities for leadership development, community building, and social engagement. The nurse will be responsible for managing participant medical files, administering medications, triaging medical issues, and overseeing emergency situations. The role requires critical thinking, quick decision-making, and effective communication with teens, parents, and BBYO staff. Candidates should be personable, nurturing, comfortable with teenagers and parents, and have experience in a school or camp setting. This is an independent contract role.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Must have active license.
Experience working with children/adolescents is a plus.
Candidates should be personable, nurturing, comfortable with teenagers, and comfortable communicating with parents regarding specific medical concerns and issues.
Candidates should have experience working in a school or camp environment with children and/or teenagers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children/adolescents is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications that will be administered during the program.
Record assessments and over the counter medications that were administered in health log on Campdoc.
Keep a daily log of medications that are dispersed to participants.
Distribute all over the counter medication.
Apply critical thinking and decision making within your scope of practice.
Triage teens and staff that present with medical issues.
Coordinate urgent care/telehealth visits with the camp director/wellness admin.
Follow written orders and BBYO policies.
Overseeing all emergency medical situations.
Travel with teens or staff needing outside treatment.
Communicate consistently with the director regarding any significant medical issues with participants.
Communicate with parents on any medical teen issues with regional staff.
Participate in trainings prior to start date.