The Nurse (Day Camp) Under the guidance of the Director Day Camp is responsible for the day-to-day first-aid and healthcare needs of a day camp serving 200+ campers. The Camp Nurse will: monitor all health records to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding Day Camps. This position works in conjunction with the Camp Directors independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Special Skills:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Three to five years related experience is preferred, but not required. The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other agencies is important to this position. Effective delivery of quality customer service and a high level of enthusiasm are required.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Record Keeping: Will maintain accurate and detailed medical records including:
  • Staff and Camper health forms, with special attention to immunization compliance
  • Nurse’s Office Log of daily clinic activities
  • Medication Administration Records
  • Incident report forms
  • Communicable disease reporting
  • Mass. DPH injury reporting
• Obtain proper health care proxy documentation from the Health Care Consultant
• Assist in providing health care information to staff during training and in an ongoing role throughout the summer
• Check all health forms of campers and staff and inform Camp Directors of any specific health problems
• Coordinate for organization and setting-up of the camp nurse’s office and maintenance of an inventory of necessary medical supplies in both the nurse’s office and various first aid kits
• Set up a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for screening for out-of-camp activities
• Coordinate all activities in the nurse’s office, including the administering of basic first aid
• Coordinate the collection, storage, and administration of medication to campers and staff following the policies of the South Shore YMCA and DPH regulations
• Communicate pertinent health information to parents
• Perform any related tasks beyond those assigned at the direction of Camp and South Shore YMCA administration