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Camp Nurse
ESF Summer Camps
Date Posted: 05/03/2018
Location: Riverdale, New York
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Description:
An ESF Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, Team members and visitors; obtains and maintains health records and documents as required by ESF, state agencies and accreditation agencies; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary.
Nurse oversees health and safety for all campers (ages 3 – 16), Team members, and visitors.
Must have active nursing license in the state in which you are employed and/or reciprocity in that state if your license is out-of-state.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all ESF Team Trainings as required, as well as pre-camp opening activities
- Collect and maintain health records of campers and Team members in accordance with ESF Policies
- Monitor, evaluate and follow appropriate ESF health and safety procedures and routines
- Monitor health of campers and Team members participating in camp activities
- Administer appropriate care in compliance with ESF Standards, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures
- Serve as a liaison between ESF Camps and parents/guardians and campers
- Understanding of, and ability to articulate and support, ESF Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions
- Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to,; basic first aid, Epi-Pen and rescue inhaler administration and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures
- Manage camp Nurse’s office/area; ensure the office/area is clean, organized, and well-maintained
- Maintain supply inventory; order as necessary
- Work effectively with co-workers, typically one other Nurse on site, as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model to campers and Team members
- Follow the ESF Code and maintain the” ESF Look” at all times
- Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and adhere to all Company Policies
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Have fun
Qualifications:
- Pediatric nursing experience (required)
- Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including but not limited to; food allergies, diabetes, seizure disorders (preferred)
- Proven success in working with children and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities (preferred)
- Valid license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- First Aid Certification preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- A certificate or diploma from an accredited nursing or training program [i.e. an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate] is required
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Additional Information:
- Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35lbs
- Endurance to work outside, in varying temperatures and conditions, and on your feet for up to 10 hours per day
- Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and climbing stairs
- Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position
ESF, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply!