Resident Camp Nurse

YMCA Of Greater Hartford • Town of Northumberland, NY

7h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Resident Camp Nurse oversees the safety and wellbeing of all campers and staff at camp. The position administers medical care within standing orders and the scope of licensing, maintains health and medication records, and communicates with staff, parents, and camp leadership about health-related needs. The stated pay rate is $1,400 per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid Training or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.
• Appropriate Administration of Medication Certificate.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit, including on the floor, for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Review campers’ health records for completion and contact parents about corrections.
• Track and record each camper’s special needs, medications, dietary concerns, and treatments.
• Maintain a medical log recording visits and treatments, including the date, time, person’s name, general description of the injury or illness, treatment, medications administered, and initials of the person evaluating and treating the camper or staff member.
• Maintain a separate medication log documenting medications given in accordance with state and federal laws and ACA requirements.
• Maintain a signed copy of the physician’s standing orders in accordance with state and federal laws and ACA requirements.
• Note trends in recurrent complaints and notify the director.
• Advise the director of health-related issues and provide recommendations.
• Administer appropriate medical care and treatment to campers and staff in compliance with standing orders and within the scope of licensing.
• Maintain an inventory of appropriate medical supplies and equipment.
• Assume responsibility for care or emergency-treatment decisions in a medical emergency.
• Communicate with and educate staff about appropriate camper care and campers’ special needs.
• Assist with camper check-in by interviewing parents and campers with medications or health issues.
• Communicate with parents about health issues.
• Consult with the Executive Director or Director on duty about homesickness, questions regarding calls home to parents, or other concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year.
• 50% tuition discount at Post University.
• Free YMCA membership, stated value of $750 annually.
• Childcare discounts for eligible employees; discounts vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.
• Discounts on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week; the YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.
• Retirement contribution of 12% of gross pay for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours each year.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling, services, and resources.
• Free six-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed