Summer Camp Nurse
Company: Camp Solomon Schechter
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Camp Solomon Schechter (CSS) has a 68-year tradition of fun,
friendship, and Jewish education in the Pacific Northwest. At CSS
we value each child as an individual and strive to support their
social and spiritual growth. Our campers have the opportunity to be
independent in a safe and nurturing environment. We encourage every
camper to try something new, make new friends, make good choices,
and grow as leaders and as individuals. CSS is a fully immersive,
welcoming, and spiritual Jewish environment. -Job Title: Camp Nurse
Job Type: Support Staff Under the supervision/management: Camp
Director -General DescriptionCamp Nurses are responsible for: - - -
- - - - - -Providing quality care and service to our entire camp
community - - - - - - - - -Administering medicine and supplements -
- - - - - - - -Ensuring all COVID-19 protocols are followed - - - -
- - - - -Maintaining the welfare, safety, and security of all
campers - - - - - - - - -Establishing and operating a
well-organized camp health center - - - - - - - - -Promoting a
healthy living environment for the camp community throughout the
camp season; - - - - - - - - -Liaising with visiting doctors and
other medical professionals outside of camp - - - - - - - -
-Clearly documenting (in camp health software) - - - - - - - -
-Visitations to the Health Center - - - - - - - - -Care provided
for campers and staff - - - - - - - - -Communication with camper
parents - - - - - - - - -Referrals to medical treatment outside of
camp -Qualifications/Requirements - - - - - - - - -Active/Current
Registered Nurse's License (RN) for Washington State, required. - -
- - - - - - -Other licensed training will be considered, such as,
licensed nurse practitioner. - - - - - - - - -3+ years of school
and/or pediatric/adolescent nursing experience strongly preferred.
- - - - - - - - -3+ years working in a clinical setting/environment
with children preferred. - - - - - - - - -Skills to communicate
effectively and promptly with a diverse audience: campers,
parents/guardians, staff, medical colleagues, and support staff. -
- - - - - - - -Current certifications in first aid and CPR. - - - -
- - - - -Hands-on skills and experiences with maintaining accurate
records electronically and keeping an orderly workspace. -
-Responsibilities: - - - - - - - - -Maintain a health history and
examination form for each camper, counselor, and staff member; - -
- - - - - - -Set up a procedure/process for health screening at the
beginning of each session including head check for lice,
temperature, signs of abuse, and, COVID-19 symptoms check and
testing administration. - - - - - - - - -Conduct inventory of
supplies, set up ongoing process to replenish supplies throughout
the season, submit season's end inventory, compile list of supplies
to purchase to open for next season; submit a list of replacements
and/or repairs; - - - - - - - - -Implement standard processes for
health calls, including daily recordkeeping logs, dispensing of
pre-packaged medications, disposing of medical waste, and
maintaining standard orders from contracted physician; - - - - - -
- - -Coordinate coverage of health center to ensure 24/7 care; - -
- - - - - - -Post daily health center hours and basic guidelines in
a visible place; - - - - - - - - -Maintain a list of physicians,
specialists, and dentists in designated camp area to utilize when
necessary; - - - - - - - - -Schedule appointments with local
physician(s) when medical condition necessitates a visit; - - - - -
- - - -Organize trip, game day, first aid kits including the
following supplies: epi-pen, Tylenol, band-aids, bacitracin,
Benedryll, butterfly band-aids, sunscreen, etc; - - - - - - - -
-Communicate promptly and effectively with campers' parents and/or
caretakers to keep them abreast of any medical concerns, etc.; - -
- - - - - - -Lead healthcare sessions as part of Staff Orientation:
health center policies and procedures, how to maintain a healthy
bunk environment, answer campers' questions appropriately; - - - -
- - - - -Maintain daily accident/incident reports that can be used
for risk management assessments, as well as office visits to area
physicians for insurance purposes; promptly communicate
accidents/incidents to Camp Director and/or Executive Director when
warranted; - - - - - - - - -Maintain a well-organized and clean
health center environment including bathrooms, campers' sick areas,
and staff living area; - - - - - - - - -Assess and evaluate camp
procedures, facilities, and conditions to promote healthful
conditions; - - - - - - - - -Follow the health of all staff,
including kitchen and support staff, if illness or injury occurs; -
- - - - - - - -Evaluate the effectiveness of the health center at
the end of the season; evaluation also to include: inventories,
staff evaluations if appropriate, camper health/accident
incidences, and make recommendations for the next season. Submit a
list of supplies necessary to open the health center the next
season, as well as any repairs and/or new equipment. - - - - - - -
- -Other administrative duties as required by the Camp Director.
-To Apply:This salaried position is temporary and full-time for the
summer. Room and board included. Please submit your cover letter
and resume to the email provided. Only those whose applications are
being considered will be contacted. -Camp Solomon Schechter is an
equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, gender, marital or veteran
status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, political
ideology, national or ethnic origin, disability, actual or
perceived medical condition, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable law. -Job Types: Full-time, Temporary -Application
Question(s):Are you willing to live on-site at the camp from June
17th- August 18th?License/Certification:BLS Certification
(Preferred)RN (Required)
Keywords: Camp Solomon Schechter, Olympia , Summer Camp Nurse, Healthcare , Olympia, Washington
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