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Camp Health Manager/Nurse

Company: St. John's Preparatory School

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Health Manager is a key position at camp- they review all staff and camper records and evaluate immunization and health conditions.  They train the staff in expected protocols, and share camp nurse roles with an additional health care staff member.  

Essential Job Functions:

  • Review all camper records for immunization compliance and health conditions.  Also review staff records for immunization.
  • Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the coordinated school health program and Standing Orders. 
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of people including campers, parents, and staff. Calm and helpful manner with all constituencies; friendly and approachable style. 
  • Computer literacy. 
  • Documentation and record keeping knowledge and follow-through. 
  •  Excellent written and oral communication skills; good listener

Other Job Duties:

Depending on the age group or specific area of camp, corollary responsibilities may exist for equipment management and/or travel or camper extended day programs.  

Relationships:

The health manager works with every group at camp- leadership, aquatics, physical plant, campers, parents, faculty and staff. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with experience working with young adults.  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two year’s experience required, preferably working at a youth program- camp, school, or similar. 

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Camp Christopher is a 170-acre camp, with 2 pools, seven fields, and countless hills.  Some camps travel off campus, trekking or climbing.  Candidates must be able to maintain an active walking presence on camp, move equipment, and maintain energy during long days outdoors.  The camp day is 8:45-4pm, but extended programs and staff meetings happen before or after camp.  

 

Interested candidates are asked apply at https://eaglesedge.campbrainstaff.com/. Questions can be directed to Laurel Grady at [email protected]

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked apply at https://eaglesedge.campbrainstaff.com/. Questions can be directed to Laurel Grady at [email protected]
Posted on: February 11, 2020
Job Type: Seasonal
Application Closing Date:
April 25, 2024
Years of Experience: 1 – 2 years
Preferred/Required Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Population(s) Served: Youth - K-12
Job Category(ies): Summer Camp
Region(s): Northeast US