Visiting Nurse

Visiting Nurse

Location:

East Otis, Massachusetts

Compensation:
Commensurate based on experience

Dates:
Approximately June to August

• Travel stipend
• comfortable housing
• healthy meals
• access to camp facilities

Camp

Description:

The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a private overnight soccer camp for girls. We offer an elite training experience for girls, ages 8-17, in a traditional camp setting on a private lake in the Berkshires.

Our two weekly Nurses take a lead role in our Health Center, working alongside the Athletic Trainers and Wellness Specialists. Nurses will manage the day-to-day operation of our health center and will work closely with and will be provided guidance by the Camp Directors. A typical day for the Health Center staff may begin as early as 7:00AM and end as late as 10:00PM.

All staff receive regularly scheduled breaks, as well as 1 scheduled day off for every 6 working days.

Responsibilities include:

• Caring for ill or injured patients who are admitted to the Health Center
• Reviewing camper health history forms prior to camper arrival
• Sorting and dispensing medication to campers
• Responding to any "emergency" which may arise at camp
• Maintaining health logs for each camper and staff member
• One member of the health staff will be “on-call” every night
• Assist in In-take of all campers on Arrival Day; this includes a health screening and lice check.

• RN, MD, PA or equivalent certification
• Must enjoy working with kids, ages 10-18, and their families
• Ability to manage health forms and paperwork in an organized and detail-oriented manner

• Trustworthiness and a record of following-through with commitments.
• Communicates honestly, clearly, and calmly in personal and professional settings.
• Commitment to the health: physical, psychological and social, and to the safety and well-being of our campers and staff.

• Enjoys working with children, and wants to help develop staff.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with others.
• Ability to provide 1-on-1 and group guidance to staff and campers.

• A focus on integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Able to maintain organized work notes.
• Proven success working within a team, meeting deadlines, being punctual, and collaborating with others.

• Proven experience as a positive role model to children and peers.
• Demonstrates optimism and flexibility in the face of adversity.
• Enjoys and benefits from constructive feedback.