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Camp Cherith of WNY Camp Nurse in Hunt, New York
CAMP NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director
AUTHORITY LIMITS: Must work within camp policies and procedures and submit all plans to the Director for approval.
QUALIFICATIONS: Camp Nurse: RN (or LPN under RN or DR), Current license NYS required
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Care for the health needs of staff and campers -Work within the total camp program and cooperate with other staff members -Help broaden campers' interests -Encourage spiritual growth
QUALITIES NEEDED -Spiritual and emotional maturity -Genuine love and concern for others -Understanding of and agreement with camp aims and program philosophy -Willingness to serve and to perform tasks beyond those assigned -Neatness and cleanliness -Patience and gentleness -Organization ability and thoroughness -Ability to get along with and motivate others to fulfill responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITY BREAKDOWN FOR RN -Follow a health care plan which lists responsibilities and procedures -Screen campers' physical conditions upon arrival at camp -Keep and dispense all medications -Screen staff physical conditions upon arrival at camp -Provide care for sick and injured -Determine need for physician or emergency services reporting to Director -Keep accurate treatment and reporting records, report as required. -Supply first-aid kits and instruction to users
RESPONSIBILITY BREAKDOWN FOR HEALTH DIRECTOR (May be a separate person) -Be on call, or provide backup with RTE and CPR, at all times -Supervise sanitary procedures in kitchen, washrooms, and general cleanup -Follow NYS (Livingston county) guidelines to supervise health and sanitation in camp -Keep accurate records, reporting as required
*This is a seasonal, summer position from Late June to Early August that pays $500/week. May work for one week or multiple weeks. Must live at camp Sunday - Friday; Own cabin and meals included. May bring two campers for free, in lieu of salary.
Apply online at: https://campcherithwny.org/apply-today