Camp Nurse

Camp Nurse: $6500-(34 days of camp, 3 overnights, 3 days orientation)

Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of New York and have proof of professional insurance. Must have a CPR certification of a year or less and RTE Certificate. Experience with children.

Setting: The Children's Aid Society runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY. The campers
range in age from 6-13, and are from all different socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities: The Camp Nurse provides all the health care on campus for the campers and staff. Manages any medication administration, whether physician prescribed or over the counter, and assesses the health status of any camper or staff as needed.

The Camp Nurse is responsible to fulfill the following duties.
 Review all the medicals of the campers for medical alerts and special conditions.

 Provide assessment of and health care for injuries or illnesses.

 Provide all first aid and care appropriate for an RN that is necessary to address any injury or illness that occurs at the camp.

 Make recommendations for further medical care for campers whose illnesses or injuries cannot be addressed at the camp.

 Monitor camper health in relation to heat related illnesses and consult with camp director on Heat Advisories.

 Review and consult on any camper illnesses and make all necessary reports to DOH for mandated illnesses and injuries

 Communicate with parents every time a camper receives treatment in the infirmary.

 Manage the storage and administration of all physician prescribed and over the counter medications at the camp.

 Maintain the Medical Log for all services provided to campers and staff.

 Maintain the Medication Log for all medications administered to campers and staff.

 Maintain the Infirmary in an orderly fashion.

 Camp Nurse must remain on campus for the duration of the shift or program.

 Fulfill any other health related job activities important to the success of the camp.

 Work three overnights

Please upload a cover letter and resume below with TWO REFERENCES:

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Children's Aid Society is an equal opportunity employer