Overview

　　Location: Camp CONNRI (Ashford, CT)

　　Status: Seasonal, Full-time

　　Rate of Pay: $9000 - $10 ,000 stipend plus room, board, bedding, laundry facilities, and recreational facilities provided

　　Schedule: The dates of agreed employment are to be 6/10/2024 - 8/4/2024.

　　Position Purpose: Responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and safe.

　　Responsibilities

　　Provide health care to meet the individual needs of camp staff and campers.

　　Follow health care policies/procedures described in the camp Medical Protocols and Standing Orders.

　　Attend to the needs of campers and staff.

　　Keep regular Health Center hours and always be available for emergencies.

　　Contact on-call physician when necessary.

　　Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the campers' and staff's health and medical needs.

　　Clean, organize, and set up the Health Center in preparation for the first day of camp

　　Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment.

　　Secure all camper medications in the Health Center.

　　Plan and schedule proper medication times throughout the day for campers to receive appropriate medicine.

　　Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.

　　Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.

　　Prepare, utilize, and maintain health logs daily and ensure they are signed by the on-call physician weekly.

　　Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.

　　Keep complete reports of diagnoses and prescriptions.

　　Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.

　　Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp, including camp vehicles, kitchen, dining hall offices, waterfront, program areas, and cabins.

　　Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed.

　　Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.

　　Ensure camp staff and campers know their role related to health care and first aid

　　Provide orientation on the following information: standing orders, clinic hours, specific campers health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and development of age groups, staff health assessment of campers, policies contacting parents, accident prevention and risk management, nutrition, and first aid in the camp setting.

　　Provide specific orientation on the following information: COVID-19 transmission/prevention, Epi-pen usage, Blood-borne pathogens, proper hand washing, and overall general health and hygiene.

　　Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.

　　Manage the medical check-in of campers on the opening day of each session

　　Conduct a health assessment: COVID-19 screening (temperature checks, camper questionnaire) and general health screening (hair, feet, general appearance.

　　Verify health history examination.

　　Verify emergency contact and authorization.

　　Identify any observable evidence of illness or infectious disease.

　　Check the accuracy of camper medical forms, ensuring campers who need medication have it with them and in the proper amounts.

　　Keep all medications used by campers and staff.

　　Supervise, train, and evaluate the Nurse Assistant.

　　Manage and set the schedule for the Nurse Assistant.

　　Evaluate the Nurse Assistant twice during the summer.

　　Other duties include:

　　Be responsible for contacting parents concerning their child’s health status by telephone in the following situations: any injury requiring an x-ray, illness requiring a stay in the health center, or requiring a camper to be picked up from camp, emergency treatment/accident, etc.

　　Evaluate the camp medical services and prepare a brief of the necessary information for the next Camp Nurse.

　　Develop a resource file and obtain information and literature concerning health in the camp community.

　　Be knowledgeable of outside health resources.

　　Participate in theTotal Camping Program

　　Sit with campers at all programs and in the dining hall as scheduled.

　　Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.

　　Abide by the Camp’s Personnel Policies and Practices as outlined in the Camp Staff Manual, including the requirements that all domestic staff leave the campgrounds during all staff breaks between camping periods and that smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, use of illegal drugs, and immoral conduct during the period of this agreement will be grounds for immediate dismissal.

　　Strive to be a personal example in conduct, conversation, and attitude consistent with established policies and procedures.

　　Agree not to attempt to teach any differing views of doctrine or practices or to press them upon other staff members, campers, or guests while employed by The Salvation Army.

　　Qualifications

　　Must be at least 21 years old.

　　Must have a valid driver’s license.

　　Must have a current RN, LPN, or PA certification.

　　Must be certified in the state of Connecticut.

　　Must be certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

　　A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is preferred.

　　Must abide by Camp CONNRI policies as outlined in the Staff Manual.

　　Experience in both children and adult illness/injury.

　　Desire to work with children and young adults.

　　Community health knowledge.

　　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 and maintain a written record system.

　　Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain.

　　Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.

　　Possess endurance to meet emergency needs.

　　Ability to drive off-camp to health providers, physicians, or emergency treatment locations.

　　Learn more about The Salvation Army's Camp CONNRI athttps://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/camp-connri/

　　An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

　　Job LocationsUS-CT-Ashford

　　Job ID 2024-12349

　　Category Camping

　　Compensation Min USD $9,000.00/Summer

　　Compensation Max USD $10,000.00/Summer

　　Type Temporary Full-Time