Camp Micah Nurse Job Description

Direct Supervisor: Director

General Responsibilities:

• Review health history for each staff member and camper
• Review specific health issues with parents and staff
• Participate in and assist with staff training relating to health and safety
• Review inventory and supplies: estimate needs for adequate inventory for camp season
• Responsible for physically organizing and preparing health center for camp season
•  Responsible for processing and checking in individual medication (prescription & nonprescription)
•  Responsible for preparing medication administration forms (daily and prn sheets)
•  Responsible for completing camper medication list for each division

Camp Season:

•  Responsible for appropriate triage
•  Administer first aid
•  Maintain accurate records
•  Communicate with parents/guardians and staff as necessary
•  Communicate any physical or emotional camper concerns to staff/parents/admin.
•  Administer and/or supervise all treatments
•  Prepare first-aid kits and issue to appropriate areas
•  Prepare meds and first aid kits for groups going on trips

Post-camp:

•  Inventory check of supplies/equipment
•  Assessment and list of required inventory for next camp season
•  Evaluate and make recommendations on policies, procedures and camp forms for next camp
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•  Pack up supplies at end of season

Must have valid nursing license/certification

All food, housing, and laundry is provided