Camp Nurse Job Description
Camp nurse
provides direct nursing care to Medical Surgical patient(s) and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the medical and surgical services.
Camp Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective camp nurse job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included camp nurse job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standards
Actively participate with campers in activities as appropriate
Communicate with Supervisor on health/camper related issues
Schedule weekly education sessions
Participate in weekly meeting with the nurses and nurse coordinator
All other duties assigned by supervisor, nurse coordinator and program manager
Keeps safety of campers as the first priority
Holds title of Health Director for all Primitive Pursuits summer camps
Develop with the camp director, health and safety procedures
Record and report all admissions of the infirmary
Camp Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Camp Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, ACLS, CCM, AHA, ATLS, BCLS
Education for Camp Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the camp nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Associates, Education, Medical, Physician Assistant, Nursing Program, Science, International Education, Visual and Performing Arts, Health and Wellness
Skills for Camp Nurse
Desired skills for camp nurse include:
Child growth and development
Professional and legal requirements
Common childhood illnesses
Procedures congruent with True Friends nursing healthcare policies
Rashes and communicable disease common to youth and summer camp setting
Total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position
Children with disabilities
Performance Improvement ideology
Surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Practice standards in order to ensure adherence within legal and professional parameters
Desired experience for camp nurse includes:
1 year full time nursing experience within the last 2 years
Current registration as a Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration required
Ability to effectively interact with children of various ages, teenage counselors
Ability to participate in a variety of activities, including swimming
Ability to engage in recreational activities, ability to grasp objects, and assist students in minor physical activity
Current licensed Registered Nurse from an accredited professional nursing school with a minimum of five (5) years RN experience, including recent Emergency nursing experience
Camp Nurse Examples
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Camp Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of camp nurse. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for camp nurse
- Live on site Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon
- Administer and record all medications and treatments according to physician’s orders
- Order and prepare first aid kits for emergency use to all counselors
- Maintain all records of campers and staff ( hospital visits, Doctor visits, medication, injuries, dietary habits)
- Train staff on all health and safety procedures and precautions of camp
- Observing and assessing patient's clinical condition
- Recognizing, identifying, and interpreting serious situations and deciding proper action
- Using specialized medical equipment
- Administering prescribed medications
- Recording information into a computerized patient record system
Qualifications for camp nurse
- 1 year experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting referred
- Able to stand, walk and sit frequently
- Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently
- Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs frequently
- Able to reach constantly
- Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a camp nurse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for camp nurse
- Applying ethical resolution processes
- Provide initial first aid/emergency care for guests and employees both in the park and clinic setting
- Participate in camp check-ins, medication administration and health/medical record reviews
- Assist employees and guests with follow-up and referrals as indicated
- Review open medical cases to determine appropriate course of treatment and complete necessary medical documentation in compliance with nursing standards
- Actively assist patients and family members in the emergency care setting to cope with crisis and stress
- Participate in the coordination and promotion of special health programs (i.e., blood drives, screenings, immunizations, wellness, etc…)
- Promote courtesy and friendliness among ambassadors to provide exceptional guest service
- Conduct trainings in areas of certification
- Support department by performing miscellaneous tasks, such as general maintenance and upkeep of the Health Services Units, restocking of supplies and contacting proper support units
Qualifications for camp nurse
- Ability to get to remote locations on camp property over rough terrain
- Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physician Assistant or Physician with a license as required by that state law
- Experience as a camp nurse at a residential summer camp preferred
- Current First Aid certification and experience in first aid and emergency management
- Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care
- Ability to manage health forms and paperwork
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of camp nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for camp nurse
- Offer ideas, suggestions, and proposals to contribute to the general on-going growth, development and improvement of the Health Services Department
- Maintain open lines of communications with department leadership regarding respective duties, pertinent issues or concerns
- Set up system for dispensing medications with instructions
- Be responsible for educating Health Care Assistants of necessary physical and medical skills
- Works closely with seasonal leadership to support campers, staff, and volunteers effectively
- Responsible for overall medical care administered to campers/staff and the daily documentation of such care including nursing notes
- Delegates to appropriately trained staff the tasks of distributing/charting medications
- Responsible for ensuring that wellness screening for campers is completed
- Tracks happenings and needs of camp through various tools in place
- Conducts immunization programs
Qualifications for camp nurse
- Experience collecting, securing, and dispensing medications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Nurse or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners, or, the Academy of Physician’s Assistants Required
- Two (2) or more years or experience as a critical care nurse or two (2) years serving as a Physician Assistant
- Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse is required for NPs
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Physician's Assistant, specializing in critical care services for in-patient setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of camp nurse. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for camp nurse
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use in order to gauge their effect on patients and their recovery
- Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis information in order to provide timely, effective peer and higher level educational programs or project briefings
- Assesses case manager health needs
- Assesses and evaluates the health & developmental status of pupils
- Interprets health and developmental assessments
- Designs and implements individual student health maintenance plans
- Refers the pupil, parent, & guardian to community resources
- Maintains communication to promote needed treatments
- Interprets medical and nursing findings
- Consults with, conducts in-service training for, and serves as a resource person
Qualifications for camp nurse
- RN, LNP or EMT and licensed to practice in New York State
- Experience working with preteens and teenagers
- Previous camp nurse experience preferred
- Ability to covey medical information to the general public
- Ability to work part-time (22.5 hours/week), M-F, from June 19th – August 18th
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current license to practice in the state of PA or eligible for licensure in PA required
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Camp Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a camp nurse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for camp nurse
- Develops and implements the health education curriculum
- Participates in implementing health instruction curriculum
- Counsels & assists pupils & parents in health-related adjustments
- Teaches health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher
- Ensure each staff member and camper has a health history and physical examination form on file
- Provide lists to office of missing information from health histories for camp staff to use during check in procedures
- Screen arriving campers and staff per New York State Department of Health procedures
- Check in camper and staff medication upon arrival as per New York State Department of Health procedures
- Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders for supplies when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies
- Establish and follow appropriate medical routines, including record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders
Qualifications for camp nurse
- Must be a Registered Nurse with current Florida license or certification
- Must have at least one year practice in clinical setting in Emergency or Critical Care
- Must have Current HealthCare provider certification for CPR/AED
- Must have availability on Sundays and Mondays
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification preferred
- Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including but not limited to