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The Salvation Army, an international recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Nurse for Camp Happyland, located in Richardsville, Virginia.
 
Job Summary:
Plans, directs, facilitates, coordinates, and monitors the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; reviews medical information and stays abreast of techniques and medical information needed to maintain a healthy environment; offers medical advice to the staff and campers as needed; dispenses medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician’s prescription. Supervises the activities of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
 
Essential Functions:
This position summary should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position summary.

Provide or ensure orientation is provided that includes standing orders, clinic hours, specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and development of age groups, staff health assessment of campers, polices and contacting parents, transportation to outside health facilities, accident prevention and risk management, nutrition, and first aid in the camp setting.

Develops, plans, delivers and assesses the effectiveness of health related instruction and trainings at the camp, (i.e. C.P.R., first aid, etc.).

Train the counselors in regard to their responsibilities in noting and reporting illness, injury or unsafe practices and conditions that might contribute to camper or staff accidents.

Supervise the activities of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.

Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards.

Assist at registration by collecting Health History Forms and medication and be responsible for all drugs, medicines and kits brought to camp by campers.

Oversee the registration process of checking campers upon arrival at camp for lice and other evidence of illness, injury or communicable disease.

Review all Health History Forms (Camper and Staff) within 24 hours of their arrival (verify at camp that everyone at camp has a Health History Form), and identify any camper or staff who has a health or medical situation that needs to be discussed with the Camp Director.

For each cabin, list for the counselors, all camper medications or medical problems that they need to be aware of. For campers who come to camp with medicines – dispense all medication and treatments in accordance with directions on the medicine bottles, and keep accurate records of such treatments on camper medical form.

Facilitates the initial set-up of the Health Center; ensures the Health Center area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times.

Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner. All medications are to be locked up at all times.

Maintains accountability and inventory of all medical supplies; orders or purchases needed supplies as approved.

Maintains a daily log of all transactions and staff and camper visitations to the Health Center; completes a statistical report on health services rendered and provides to appropriate staff on a predetermined schedule. Report all admissions to the Associate Camp Director. If asked to contact the parent/guardian of camper, document this call in the communication log.

Compiles a listing of doctors and hospitals in the immediate area and corresponding driving directions to the facility to be used in an urgent time of need.

Evaluates campers and staff and determines appropriate treatment based on symptoms.

Follows-up with sick campers and staff to determine if an emergency doctor's visit is necessary. Assist in organizing transportation to doctor and/or hospital as needed.

Fill out necessary insurance claim form.

Orders meal trays for sick campers and staff as needed.

Be on-call for all camp medical emergencies.

Analyzes the sanitary conditions of the camp on a predetermined schedule; reports any deviances to the ADYS/Associate Camp Director.

Other Responsibilities:
Participate enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions. Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed. Keep personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection. Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director. Clean and disinfect Health Center daily. Wash all linens used in the Health Center. Performs other related work as required. Prepares and replenishes first aid kits for use in programs, dining hall, vehicles, cabins, pool, lake, challenge course, office, etc.

Materials and Equipment Used:
General Office Equipment
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Various Medications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing. Knowledge of the principles and practices of C.P.R., First Aid, and Nutrition. Knowledge of general medical terminology. Ability to determine the ability of sick campers to participate in camp activities and to determine if a doctor's visit is necessary. Ability to detect and prevent illnesses in adults and children. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate medical records. Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth. Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff.

Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to conduct examinations of campers and staff.

Some physical requirements of the Nurse position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate Nurse equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience: Current Registered Nurse certification required, AND Four years progressively responsible experience supervising nursing activities, preferably in a camp, school or related environment preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:
Current State License as a Registered Nurse (RN) (state based on camp location) CPR and First Aid Certified Current and Valid State Driver’s License

Additional Information:
Camp Staff Orientation is from June 13-20, 2021 and participation is required. The 2021 summer Camp program will be held June 21 - July 31,2021. If you are unable to be here for the entire season please let us know on your application. If there is an issue with you attending all of orientation (i.e. graduation) please let Captain Taylor know.

Compensation: $1000.00 per week
 
Application submittal period: February 1, 2021 - April 10, 2021
 
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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