Description

The Head Nurse is responsible for supervising the health room, nurse(s) and EMT as well as providing health care to all campers and staff within the guidelines of the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.

 Core Responsibilities:

• Provide healthcare to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers. Collaborate with other medical staff to meet medical needs. 
• Supervise all other nurses and medical staff working within the health room.
• Follow healthcare policies and procedures as described in the standing orders and medical program.
• Review all medical policies with volunteer doctor and Camp Director to ensure licensing by county, state and American Camp Association (ACA).
• Comply with the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and ACA standards.
• Conduct a staff orientation session on medical, health, and safety services.
• Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment and set up the health room prior to the start of camp.
• Review camper and staff medical files prior to camp. Contact parents for specific follow-up questions.
• Keep all medications used by campers and staff.
• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
• Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Prepare and record insurance and incident report forms as required by the state and Bender JCC.
• Oversee first aid procedures and supplies. Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp including in camp vehicles, kitchens, offices, pools, activity areas, and out-of-camp trips.
• Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp. Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp. 
• Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
• Attend all orientation sessions and staff meetings.
• Be present at arrival and dismissal locations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to physically assist campers in and out of the pool.
• Ability to assist campers with reapplying sunscreen.
• Ability to change soiled clothes as needed.
• Access to a device larger than a phone with reliable internet access for virtual orientation, meetings, and potential virtual programming.
• Ability to spend your camp day outdoors and walk and travel long distances.
• Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to wear a mask for the entirety of the 7-hour camp day, if needed.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a license as required by the state of Maryland
• CPR and First Aid certified with experience in First Aid and Emergency Management
• Experience working with illnesses and injuries in both children and adults
• Community health knowledge
• Trained in using AED
• Knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses and allergies and how they must be treated and accommodated in camp
• Comfort level working with children with a wide range of abilities
• Able to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters
• Able to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns
• Prior experience working with school aged children with a wide range of abilities.
• Ability to engage with campers and staff of all ages.
• Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards within the camp program.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, children and peers
• Knowledge of typical development in school-aged children
• Must be able to get to and from work each day
• Ability to engage with campers and staff of all ages.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.
• Ability to get to and from work each day.