Job Posting for: Camp Nurse
Location:Camp Bovey Residential Summer Camp in Gordon, WI
Reports to: Camp Director
Status: Seasonal, contracted, approximately 10 hours per week
Program Schedule: Orientation during week of June 24-28, Camper sessions July 8 July 27
Broad Scope and Function of Job:
The Camp Nurse oversees the health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff during 3 weeks of camp programming. In addition, this position requires experience working with children in settings that may be new or uncomfortable. Must abide by Wisconsin Department of Health standards for medical storage and dispersal.
Responsibilities:
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Provide health care to meet individual needs of staff and campers including organize and disperse medication to campers and staff as needed throughout the day, respond to medical needs that arise, and implement strategies to prevent injury and illness during camp sessions.
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Manage, store, and distribute medications (both Rx and over the counter). Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.
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Contribute to the emotional and mental well-being of campers and staff.
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Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state standards.
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Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources and medical equipment for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
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Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
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Prepare, distribute, and first aid kits throughout camp including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, out-of-camp trips.