Summer Camp Nurse - Seasonal

YMCA Camp Clinician - Seasonal

Provide routine health care for day campers and staff and respond to emergency situations requiring medical assistance.

Evaluating and treating campers' minor injuries and illnesses.

• Identify health problems serious enough to require a physician's attention.
• Inventory, maintain, and control outflow of all nursing and First Aid supplies.
• Safeguard campers' prescription medications and administer as arranged.
• Record and maintain records of camper visits and inquiries in medical log.
• Communicate with parents and staff on status of illnesses, injuries and camper concerns.
• Complete insurance forms and appropriate Incident Reports.
• Provide training in preventative health care for staff and campers.
• Maintain camp infirmary/health center.
• Communicate to Camp Director areas for improvement or concerns.

• Must have current and valid LPN or RN license from State of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience in building relationships with a wide range of age groups including campers, staff, volunteers, and parents.
• General nursing experience with large numbers of school age children.
• Ability to listen with compassion and concern; demonstrate maturity.
• Ability to respond in professional manner to emergency situations.

Mission and Community Oriented:
Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supporting working relationships with them. People Oriented:
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others. Results Oriented:
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings. Personal Development Oriented:
Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The YMCA Southcoast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour