Camp Nurse

ESF Camps is hiring Nurses to join our mission-driven team at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia! Dream Camp provides hundreds of urban youth an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. The Camp Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, Team members and visitors; obtains and maintains health records and documents; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary.

Why Dream Camp?

• Make a positive impact on children and youth (grades 1-12) while receiving comprehensive training.
• Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 5 consecutive weeks
• Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising children while building long lasting relationships
• Internships, field work, continuing education credits, lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
• Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
• Employee referral bonus program

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and maintain camper and team member health records in accordance with ESF Policies
• Administer appropriate care in compliance with ESF Standards, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures
• Serve as a liaison between ESF Camps and parents/guardians - Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions
• Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, basic first aid, Epi-Pen and rescue inhaler administration, and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures
• Manage Camp Nurse's office/area and ensure the office/area is clean and organized - Maintain supply inventory and order as necessary
• Work effectively with co-workers, typically one other Nurse on site, as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health and safety of the campers.
• Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community
• Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily

Requirements:

• Valid license as a professional RN
• CPR/AED Certification
• Pediatric nursing experience
• Graduation from a NLN accredited program - BS in Nursing (preferred)
• Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certifications (preferred)
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including but not limited to; food allergies, diabetes, seizure disorders (preferred)
• Previous experience working with inner-city youth and families (preferred)
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities (preferred)
• Hours are 7:45a - 3:45p, Monday-Friday
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
• The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
• Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all times

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from Site Director and Assistant Site Director regarding daily camp operations.
• Reports directly to and takes direction from Director of Nursing and Camp Medical Doctor regarding nursing practice.

Covid 19 Health & Safety Protocols:

ESF has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.

• Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
• Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
• Premier outdoor facilities
• Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices
• Symptom Management Action Plan
• Specialized Safety Training

Nurses will receive additional training for their role, including areas noted below:

• Daily Screening: Campers and Team Members
• Support and ongoing education of all staff on recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
• Symptom Management Action Plan
• Protocols if positive diagnosis: campers and/or staff
• Mitigation and confidentiality procedures
• Proper reporting to health authorities, families and staff as required.
• Supporting efforts to ensure facilities are cleaned and disinfected per CDC guidelines.
• Ensuring that quarantine protocols are strictly adhered to as required.