Camp Cherokee Nurse Assistant

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The Camp Nurse has specific relationships with other health care staff which may include volunteer/staff physicians, on‑call nurses, or other designated medical staff. The Camp Nurse relates to the Food Service Manager to ensure sanitation is upheld in the kitchen and food service areas. General camp clean‑up and housekeeping often highlights the relationship with the Camp Counselors and the Camp Nurse with reference to cleanliness and camper and staff health, and to communicate specific health issues.

The Camp Nurse supports the health and safety of campers and staff by working with other medical staff, ensuring sanitation, and managing medical protocols at the Health Center. The Nurse Assistant assists the Camp Nurse with assessing and triaging symptoms, carrying out medical protocols, and handling medication distribution.

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
• Collaborate with other medical staff to meet medical needs.
• Follow health care policies and procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures.
• Assist nurse staff with medicine distribution for all campers and staff while at camp.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards through our online system, Camp Minder.
• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
• Record all interactions with campers in the Camp Minder system.
• Help maintain First Aid procedures and supplies.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of first aid kits throughout camp including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, and out‑of‑camp trips.
• Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed.
• Assist in the screening of all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.
• Verify health history and examination.
• Verify emergency authorization.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
• Conduct a health assessment.
• Keep all medications used by campers and staff.

• CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Prior experience and knowledge of working with youth
• Prior experience and knowledge of working in a summer camp setting
• Prior experience and knowledge of working in the health and wellness sector

• Ability to lift/assist campers and staff.
• Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters.
• Ability to use a telephone.
• Maintain a written record system.
• Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain.
• Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
• Possess endurance to meet emergency needs.
• Ability to drive to off‑camp health provider, physician, or emergency treatment locations if necessary.