Camp Nurse
Job Summary
The Day Camp nurse is responsible for the day-to-day first aid and healthcare needs of approximately 300 campers and 60 staff members. The camp nurse will monitor all health records for campers and staff to ensure compliance with the Hanson Board of Health. As part of our camp team, you will play a role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our campers.
Essential Responsibilities
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Administer meds throughout the day and record in the Medication Administration log
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Treating campers/staff for any necessary first aid
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Complete Injury/Incident Report forms
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Maintain the nurse’s office daily log of visits
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Maintain Staff and Camper health forms, especially around immunization compliance
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Monitoring campers/staff with allergies, chronic conditions, or special medical needs
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Communicate with parents around camper health concerns
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Maintain an organized, clean, well-stocked nurses’ cabin
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Communicable disease reporting
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Adhere to the Department of Public Health guidelines
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Collaborate with camp staff to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment
Education and Experience
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Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Three to five years of related experience is preferred
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Experience working in and/or attending summer camp is a plus
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Experience with children with special needs is helpful and preferred
Physical Demands
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Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
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Must be able to work in person, on-site in Hanson, MA
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Physically and verbally able to interact with children and staff
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May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time
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Mobility over outdoor terrain that may include roots and rocks
Work Environment
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Nurse cabin located in an outdoor wooded area
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
Required training/certifications
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Licensed RN in Massachusetts
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CPR/First Aid certification
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Mandated Reporter Training
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Concussion Training
Reports to:
Co- Directors
* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work in a non-sedentary environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work:
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Enable parents to work.
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Help each child reach their full development potential.
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Facilitate positive youth development.
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Improve academic achievement for students at risk of academic failure.
At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.
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