Nurse-51420
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Description
Under the direction of the Health Supervisor, the Nurse is responsible for the health/safety and sanitation of all people and places in camp. This position is expected to assist with all camp programs, as needed, throughout the year.
SALARY RANGE: Level 2 Nurse (LPN, LVN,PARAMEDIC) - $33.01 - $35.00 Level 3 Nurse (RN, NP) $35.01 - $42.25/hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform administrative duties -- complete logs, review forms, input data
- Assists with the orientation to the health cottage and health protocols with all staff, volunteers, and participants
- Maintain and distribute medicine, medical documents, etc for both campers and staff
- Have awareness for both staff and campers in regards to safety, health, and support
- Maintain supplies -- includes ordering, distributing, etc.
- Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the Health Cottage, includes empty trash, clean bathroom, and provide clean linens for every person who needs to lie down.
- Provide first aid supplies to all volunteers and staff.
- Remain on call and available on site during scheduled shift.
- Provide first aid treatment of minor injuries, bites, or medical emergencies.
- Assist children with homesickness.
- Maintain an organized and clean inventory of extra clothes, towels, sleeping bags.
- Assist cabin leaders in dealing with bed wetting by washing them.
- Attend camp meetings and trainings
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands of the position include:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.