Camp Student Nurse

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: 
• Work with camp nurse to provide health care to meet the needs of campers and staff
• Work with camp nurse to dispense daily medication to campers and staff. 
• Expand the role of nurse in camp to promote the development of trusting relationships between nurses and campers
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to American Camp Association Standards
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies
• Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp
• Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including recordkeeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders
• Make appointments, when necessary, with medical/dental personnel in the community
• Check and issue first aid kits as needed
• Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessment
• Live on camp property (Lesterville, MO) from mid-May to early August. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Certifications:
• 2nd, 3rd or 4th year nursing student
• Have completed and passed a medication pass practical
• Valid Class E Driver’s License or ability to obtain
• Desire to work with young adults and children
• Desire to live and participate in camp environment
• CPR and First-aid certification