About the Role
The Health Care Provider/Camp Nurse is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff. The Camp Nurse reports to the Camp Director and works closely with the administrative teams for BREAD Camp and Read Camp
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide healthcare to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers. Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual for approved standing orders of medications and treatment procedures.
2. Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff. Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment at the completion of each session.
3. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards. Ensure camper health examinations are current and on file at the start of each session. Prepare and utilize daily medical logs for treatment and medications.
4. Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp. Verify health history and examination. Verify emergency authorization. Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases. Conduct a health assessment. Keep all medications used by campers and staff.
5. Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp. Observe daily cleanliness in the food service facility and other areas throughout camp. Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director/Director of Hospitality Operations.
Other Job Duties:
● Be responsible for contacting parents concerning the status of their child’s health by telephone in
the following situations: any injury requiring an x-ray, illness requiring an infirmary stay and
emergency treatment/accident, etc.
● Be knowledgeable of outside health resources.
● Evaluate medical services.
Relationships:
The Health Care Provider has specific relationships with other health care staff which may include:
● Volunteer/staff physicians, on-call nurses, or Health Care Manager. The Health Care Provider
relates to the Food Service Manager to ensure sanitation is upheld in the kitchen and food service
areas and provides a written report of camper food allergies/sensitivities/dietary concerns.
● General camp clean-up and housekeeping often identifies the relationship with the Camp Counselors and the Health Care Provider with reference to cleanliness and camper and staff health and to communicate specific health issues.
Equipment Used:
The Health Center is supplied with equipment to allow for the provision of safe delivery of care.
Resources for advanced medical care include the Camp Physician (off campus), local ambulance service,
an urgent/immediate care facility, and two local hospitals.
Email with any questions: camps@bishopsranch.org
Qualifications
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
● Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Registered Nurse (RN) with a license as required by
that state law, or Physician. CPR Healthcare Provider certified (encourage ACLS and/or PALS)
● Current First aid certification
● Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
● Desire to work with children and young adults.
● Community health knowledge.
● Able to access information regarding knowledge of American Camping Association, local Health Department, and American Nurses Association healthcare policies and procedures.
● The HEALTHCARE PROVIDER position requires strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Knowledge of other languages including Spanish and American Sign Language is helpful.
● Physical Aspects of the Job: Ability to lift/assist campers and staff. Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters. Mobility to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain.
● Ability to observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.
● Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
Compensation
● Room and board
● Weekly stipend: $1200 per week (Sunday to Friday) OR 2 camper weeks at no cost.