Nurse

The Milwaukee YMCA is currently hiring nurses for our resident camp site in Hubertus, WI.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Summer Camp Director, the Camp Nurse will maintain and support the physical and emotional health of program participants and staff, including distributing first aid, routine medication, responding to emergencies, etc. The Camp Nurse will also maintain the operation of Minikani's Health Center, assist in opening day procedures, including sorting of medication, facilitating lice checks, and performing health screenings.

Qualifications

• The Camp Health Officer must be a minimum of 21 years of age, a Registered Nurse (RN), or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Certified Wisconsin LPNs must also have up-to-date nationally recognized standard First Aid or CPR Professional
• Certification, including AED and Oxygen administration certifications.
• Must live on-site during employment.
• Must exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of work with the YMCA.

Benefits

One free week of summer camp for one child.
Staff discount (50%) for any additional child.

Essential Functions

• Provide emergency first aid treatment for accidents or initial diagnosis of illness for all campers and staff, and ensure that more serious cases of accident and illness are referred to a medical provider and parents, following standard operating procedures.
• Organize and administer individual camper and staff on-going prescription medical treatments.
• Be aware of the program demands on campers and staff in relation to weather, conduct periodic inspection of sanitation procedures, safety and risk management practices, and report concerns to the Summer Camp Director.
• Prepare YMCA incident reports, insurance claim forms, and maintain a Health Center Treatment Log, and prepare written statements to parents of campers who have had medical treatment while at camp; meeting with parents as applicable.
• Responsible for adhering to all Camp/ YMCA policies and procedures related to safety and conduct rules, and other regulations.