Summer Camp Nurse

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Roxbury, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Camp Nurse manages and implements health services and related policies for summer camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, is able to provide training and education, possesses strong health assessment skills, and works well with people from diverse backgrounds. Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Current unrestricted Massachusetts Nursing License
Current CRP/First Aid Certification
Ability to provide assessments/emergency care
Knowledge of child growth and development
Firmly understands and track record of adhering to HIPAA compliance
Understands state regulations and able to adhere to standing orders from licensed practitioners
Strong communication skills, especially interpersonal communication
Ability to convey medical information to the general public in a user-friendly manner
Understands and can apply techniques in health counseling/guidance
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Well organized, assertive self-starter with the ability to build a healthy rapport with others
Ability to lead or assist in the teaching of an activity to staff or campers
Physical ability to reach remote locations on camp property quickly
Basic computer skills, including data entry and word-processing
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
Strong commitment to the goals, mission and philosophy of BGCB
Must be able to work at least 25 hours/week during BGCB’s Summer Camp, which runs from July 6th-August 21st from 8am-4pm
Ability and willingness to travel to assigned locations/sites

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of nursing experience (new graduate RNs welcome to apply)
Experience as a school or summer camp nurse (or similar experience)

Responsibilities

Organizing, assessing, maintaining and reviewing camper/staff health records for health concerns, medications and immunizations/physical status.
Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records including: Staff and camper health forms, with special attention to immunization and physical screening compliance, Medical Log of daily “clinic” visits including injuries and all care provided, Medication Administration Records, Incident Report forms.
Maintaining the inventory of necessary medical supplies and equipment including the First Aid kits.
Providing services for one or more summer camps with regular travel between assigned camps.
Implementing and complying with policies established by federal and state law in the area of health services.
Promoting and assisting in the control of communicable diseases and ensuring compliance with state school and childcare vaccination laws.
Performing general and COVID-19 health screenings, administering first aid and emergency care.
Implementing BGCB summer health and medication policy and procedures, including collection, documentation and obtaining required paperwork for storage and administration of medications to campers and staff.
Developing and implementing individualized health care plans for campers requiring medications and/or medical care while at summer camp.
Independently managing allergic/anaphylactic reactions and related care effectively, including identifying the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, administering epinephrine injections and providing related nursing care and monitoring.
Reviewing and implementing emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for personnel.
Effectively communicating with BGCB nurse team and other colleagues, campers, parents, health care providers and BGCB management, including contacting parents/guardians relevant to health issues.
Informing camp director, camp health care supervisor and Director of Healthy Lifestyles of any specific camper health problems.
Providing training and education to staff on common childhood health concerns in addition to allergy prevention and management, asthma management, seizure management, head injury prevention/concussion protocol review, diabetes care, specific camper health and social needs, staff health assessment of campers, accident prevention, first aid in the camp setting, universal precautions, lice and pest management and medication administration delegation to health care supervisor.
Coordinating referrals to health care professionals as needed.
Other related duties as required.
Modeling healthy behavior while working with members.
Creating child-friendly environments where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate.
Participating in annual professional development opportunities.
Ensuring BGCB is an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.