Summer Camp Nurse

Stevens Cooperative School•Hoboken, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Nurse is vital to ensuring the health and safety of campers and staff. Working closely with camp leadership, the nurse is responsible for health assessments, first aid, medication management, and record-keeping for children ages three through thirteen. The position runs full-time from June 22 - August 14, with support from the Lead Camp Nurse in a private, well-equipped health office.

Requirements

RN License
Current BLS
At least 2 years working as a registered nurse
Ability to use effective communication and personal skills
Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care
Desire to work with children and young adults
Community health knowledge
Health assessment
Ability to prioritize care
Medication management
Ability to communicate with families, staff, and administration about camper health issues or concerns
Has experience and proficiency using Google Workspace and a willingness to learn the camp platform, UltraCamp
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience with safety and crisis management
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills; speaks professionally and thoughtfully to camp families at all times
Demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively bringing a positive attitude and sense of humor even during stressful situations
Maintains ongoing evaluation process of camp programs, staff, site, and facilities and makes recommendations for improvements
Affinity for progressive education and process, the mission and values of Stevens Cooperative School, and the respectful, collaborative, inclusive environment we strive to create.
Successful candidates will have the energy and ambition to plan and execute Stevens Summer Camp to the highest degree of excellence.
They will be motivated by authentic interest in the experience of the participants in the programs.

Responsibilities

Provides health care and first aid to campers and staff
Follows camp health policies and procedures
Organizes and maintains resources for medical needs
Tracks medical supplies and equipment inventory
Maintains accurate medical records, including allergies and conditions, using the camp database
Ensures current health exams are on file for campers
Prepares daily medical logs for treatments and medications
Distributes first-aid backpacks to all camp teachers
Monitors supply levels and ensures they remain stocked
Identifies signs of illness or communicable diseases
Conducts health assessments
Secures all camper medications in the health office
Establishes and maintains family communication, as necessary
Stays informed about local health resources
Attends and assists with the Health Care Office session during Summer Camp Staff Orientation