POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of, and in conjunction with, the Camp Director, the Nurse will oversee the safety and well-being of campers and staff. The Nurse will administer and maintain the camp infirmary for 24-hour operation. Will facilitate a friendly, healthy and fun atmosphere while delivering a developmental program to assist child(ren) in personal growth, maturity, good hygiene and socialization. The Nurse will function as an authority, as well as a friend to the child(ren) during his/her camp experience. Will facilitate encouraging child(ren) to set new goals as well as to achieve established ones and encourage making independent decisions to act on without parental guidance or support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrive at camp location to open infirmary, organize      procedures for health and emergency care, review standing orders, and      develop staff training presentation(s).
• Maintain the infirmary to model clean,      sanitary and well stocked with supplies.
• Ensure and maintain all first aid kits are      appropriately stocked and serviceable.
• Provide appropriate infirmary hours of      operation and be available for emergencies.
• Provide complete information to staff      concerning their campers, both interpreting pre-season health forms and      regular camper check-ups.
• Ensure adherence, maintenance and development      of high standards of health and safety under the American Camp Association      and New Jersey State regulations.
• Work from camp physician’s standing orders;      consult with physician thereafter and as necessary.
• Advise camp administration when out-of-camp      medical/health assistance is required/prudent/advisable.
• Accompany camper to doctor, urgent care or      hospital as necessary.
• Communicate frequently and regularly with Camp      Director. Call camper parents/guardian/emergency contact when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and specific records on all      injuries, illness, medications and treatments administered. Data is to be      kept in bound log. Complete appropriate forms and inventories as necessary      and turned into office.
• Work closely with the other nurses in      developing uniform procedures, educational materials and presentations.
• Monitor and provide supportive suggestions for      health and safety at the waterfront, in all areas of camp food service and      in the campers’ daily program.
• Provide an active presence in the camp      community, including the interaction with campers in their campsite homes.
• Conduct daily spot inspection of certain camp      facilities, and program areas, as to health, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain and ensure security (under lock and      key) of all medications.
• Assist in evening program and special events      as requested by Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.
• Follow location’s phone policy. The telephone      located in the infirmary is the Camp’s only 24-hour emergency phone when      the main administration office is closed. It is the nurse responsibility      to answer the phone and immediately forward any messages to the Camp      Director or designee to which the message is intended for.
• Attend all staff meetings and training events      as assigned and scheduled.
• Perform all other job-related duties as may be      periodically assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
 

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required with valid      nursing license.
• Three (3+) plus years’ nursing experience.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey health care      laws and regulations and American Camp Association standards.
• Ability to explain treatments and conditions      to various levels, including children of all ages.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal      skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to      detail.
• Proficient in computer software programs such      as Microsoft Office software and other database systems.
• At least two (2) seasons (Camp) working with      children in an active setting, including knowledge of recreation and      environmental activities.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of      guests in a professional manner, displaying tact and diplomacy when needed      in various venues, i.e., public speaking and presentations.
• Previous experience working with diverse      populations preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, ability, agility and mobility to perform essential functions, including supervision of program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain, with the ability to carry 20 pounds along with sustained standing in various indoor and outdoor settings.