Summer Camp Nurse
About The Position
BBYO is seeking a Summer Camp Nurse to provide medical care and support to teens participating in various summer programs, including Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC), International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC), and Kallah. These programs focus on leadership development, Jewish learning, and community building. The nurse will be responsible for managing participant medical files, administering medications, triaging medical issues, coordinating care with external providers, and ensuring adherence to health policies and procedures. The role requires strong critical thinking, decision-making skills, and excellent communication with teens, parents, and camp staff. Preference will be given to candidates available for consecutive program dates.
Requirements
- RN or Physician Assistant.
- Must have active license in Pennsylvania.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications that will be administered during the program.
- Create medical administration record of home medications on Campdoc.
- Chart home medications on the MAR in a timely matter.
- Communicate and coordinate with pharmacy if discrepancy on home medications that were sent to camp.
- 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.
- Administer tests on teens/staff that present with symptoms of (Covid, strep and flu).
- Follow policy for quarantining individuals.
- Perform lice checks and treatment, when needed.
- Communicate with parents/guardians of teens if physical health has declined requiring a physician.
- Review medication ordered in advance through CampMeds system.
- Collect medication at the beginning of each session – report list of teens who arrive with medication to Site Director.
- 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.
- Participate in trainings prior to camp start date.
- Communicate with families prior to camp start date if specific needs must be discussed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
