Job Description

Job Location CAMP ROYALL - Moncure, NC 27559 Position Type Professional Positions Job Category Health Care

• Participate in training prior to beginning work, as well as annual training prior to Summer Camp.
• Lead training sessions pertaining to medication administration, camp health and safety, first aid, and universal precautions for infection control, as requested (Head Nurse ONLY).
• Screen arriving campers, including review of medical forms.
• Check in medication upon arrival and set up dosage schedule with the Med Activity Directors (ADs).
• Ensure that each campers medical documentation is complete and the written orders from the campers doctor matches the medication routine specified by the parent/guardian.
• Be available for consultation to the Med ADs, Assistant Director(s) and Program Director when on site.
• Support the Med ADs, and communicate any feedback in regards to their performance to the Program Director or Assistant Director(s).
• Keep written documentation of any treatment and/or consultation given.
• Be familiar with camp policies pertaining to health care and medication administration, and implement fully all procedures and requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between the Program Director and/or Assistant Director(s) and advanced medical personnel when necessary. Communicate directly with campers families as requested by Program Director and/or Assistant Director(s).
• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions at camp.
• Prepare evaluation of camp season, including recommendations for next season.
• If requested by the Program Director or Assistant Director, a nurse may be asked to carry out daily on-site visits while camp is in session (Head Nurse ONLY).
• If requested by the Program Director or Assistant Director(s), a nurse may be asked to carry out on-call duties. This would involve monitoring the health of staff and campers through after hours phone consultation (Head Nurse ONLY).
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education/Experience

Current NC nursing license or working towards licensure. A good attitude, willingness to learn, willingness to work hard, and an open mind!

Education Requirements

Degree in nursing. Autism experience preferred