Camp RN Supervisor

Camp RN Supervisor

Hours:
Summer 2010
Temporary/Seasonal

Description:
The Health Center Staff assist the Program Manager and leadership staff in monitoring and maintaining high standards of health and safety of all campers, staff and program participants.  The Health Center Staff are responsible for the quality and accuracy of all health care delivered at camp.  The scope of practice is determined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Gather pertinent camper health information and organize the information to share with staff.
2. Monitor camper and staff health needs daily
3. Manager camper medication administration
4. Ensure prompt and accurate documentation of cares and treatments delivered and guarantee proper maintenance of Health Center records.
5. Provide training and ongoing instruction of staff members to perform necessary personal cares and medication administration
6. Respond to emergent medical needs and deal with unforeseen health needs
7. Answer staff questions and address concerns
8. Maintain and manage inventory and order medical supplies for the Health Center and cabins with an awareness of budget and supply.
9. Maintain a clean and organized health center environment

Requirements:
Education/Work Experience
 Required:
 Preferred: Camp experience

License/Certifications
Required: Current MN licensure as a Registered Nurse (BSN, BAN, or ADN)
               Current certification in CPR/BLS
Preferred: CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Communications:
An individual is expected to facilitate communications with clients, staff and visitors in all methods available to them:  American Sign Language, Oral English, written communication and use of communication devices.

Physical Demands: 
1. The ability to assist with lifting a client and push wheelchairs
2. The physical stamina and ability to work and participate in all camp activities for a sustained period of time.

Work Environment: 
1. Group living environment
2. Shared living and sleeping quarters