Health Director-Resident Camp

• Arrive at camp location to open infirmary, organize procedures for health and emergency care, review standing orders, and develop staff training presentation(s).
• Maintain the infirmary to model clean, sanitary and well stocked with supplies.
• Ensure and maintain all first aid kits are appropriately stocked and serviceable.
• Provide appropriate infirmary hours of operation and be available for emergencies.
• Provide complete information to staff concerning their campers, both interpreting pre-season health forms and regular camper check-ups.
• Ensure adherence, maintenance and development of high standards of health and safety under the American Camp Association and New York State regulations.
• Work from camp physician’s standing orders; consult with physician thereafter and as necessary.
• Advise camp administration when out-of-camp medical/health assistance is required/prudent/advisable.
• Accompany camper to doctor, urgent care or hospital as necessary.
• Communicate frequently and regularly with on-site Camp Director and Leadership Team. Call camper parents/guardian/emergency contact when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and specific records on all injuries, illness, medications and treatments administered. Data is to be kept in bound log. Complete appropriate forms and inventories as necessary and turned into office.
• Work closely with the other nurses in developing uniform procedures, educational materials and presentations.
• Monitor and provide supportive suggestions for health and safety at the waterfront, in all areas of camp food service and in the campers’ daily program.
• Provide an active presence in the camp community, including the interaction with campers in their campsite homes.
• Conduct daily spot inspection of certain camp facilities, and program areas, as to health, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain and ensure security (under lock and key) of all medications.
• Assist in evening program and special events as requested by Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.
• Follow location’s phone policy. The telephone located in the infirmary is the Camp’s only 24-hour emergency phone when the main administration office is closed. It is the nurse responsibility to answer the phone and immediately forward any messages to the Camp Director or designee to which the message is intended for.
• Attend all staff meetings and training events as assigned and scheduled.
• Perform all other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned.

Part‑time

• Arrive at camp location to open infirmary, organize procedures for health and emergency care, review standing orders, and develop staff training presentation(s).
• Maintain the infirmary to model clean, sanitary and well stocked with supplies.
• Ensure and maintain all first aid kits are appropriately stocked and serviceable.
• Provide appropriate infirmary hours of operation and be available for emergencies.
• Provide complete information to staff concerning their campers, both interpreting pre-season health forms and regular camper check-ups.
• Ensure adherence, maintenance and development of high standards of health and safety under the American Camp Association and New York State regulations.
• Work from camp physician’s standing orders; consult with physician thereafter and as necessary.
• Advise camp administration when out-of-camp medical/health assistance is required/prudent/advisable.
• Accompany camper to doctor, urgent care or hospital as necessary.
• Communicate frequently and regularly with on-site Camp Director and Leadership Team. Call camper parents/guardian/emergency contact when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and specific records on all injuries, illness, medications and treatments administered. Data is to be kept in bound log. Complete appropriate forms and inventories as necessary and turned into office.
• Work closely with the other nurses in developing uniform procedures, educational materials and presentations.
• Monitor and provide supportive suggestions for health and safety at the waterfront, in all areas of camp food service and in the campers’ daily program.
• Provide an active presence in the camp community, including the interaction with campers in their campsite…