Summer Camp Nurse

Camp Micah Nurse Job Description

Direct Supervisor: Director

The Nurse is a member of the administration who is responsible for the overall health of

campers and staff:

 Review health history for each staff member and camper

 Review specific health issues with parents and staff

 Participate in and assist with staff training relating to health and safety

 Review inventory and supplies: estimate needs for adequate inventory for camp season

 Responsible for physically organizing and preparing health center for camp season

 Responsible for processing and checking in individual medication (prescription & nonprescription)

 Responsible for preparing medication administration forms (daily and prn sheets)

 Responsible for completing camper medication list for each division

Camp Season:

 Responsible for appropriate triage

 Administer first aid

 Maintain accurate records

 Communicate with parents/guardians and staff as necessary

 Communicate any physical or emotional camper concerns to staff/parents/admin.

 Administer and/or supervise all treatments

 Prepare first-aid kits and issue to appropriate areas

 Prepare meds and first aid kits for groups going on trips

Post-camp:

 Inventory check of supplies/equipment

 Assessment and list of required inventory for next camp season

 Evaluate and make recommendations on policies, procedures and camp forms for next camp

season

 Pack up supplies at end of season

General Administrative team responsibilities:

 Ensure the safety and security of campers, staff and facility at all times (risk assessment)

 Be an appropriate role model for other staff and campers. Lead by example.

 Inform director of any camper and staff problems

 Pitch in where needed

 Attend appropriate administrative meetings

Must have valid nursing certification