Camp Nurse-Summer Seasonal-YMCA Camp Sea Gull and YMCA Camp Seafarer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Health Center Director, the Camp Nurse will assist the Head Nurse with the general operation of the Health Center, focusing on the medical care and well-being of our Campers and Staff.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Support the Head Nurse in ensuring camper and staff safety.
• Safeguard and assist with administering prescription medications per dosage and schedule.
• Foster a professional, team-oriented relationship with nursing staff and volunteer physicians.
• Contribute to a comprehensive health system promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
• Participate in twice-daily sick call (clinic).
• Assist volunteer physicians and support medication administration as needed.
• Share in nursing rotations, including infirmary and night duty.
• Accompany campers or staff to medical appointments or hospital visits when necessary.
• Accurately document all care in medical charts.
• Triage, assess, and provide care to all individuals presenting to the health center.
• Maintain the camp lab per Health Department and vendor requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents, documenting all calls and visits per policy.
• Complete workers' compensation forms for staff and incident reports for campers.
• Respond appropriately to urgent care needs.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the Health Center to maintain safety standards.
• Model strong relationship-building skills with campers, staff, and families.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication within assigned responsibilities.
• Rotate night duty as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.