YMCA Camp Letts Camp Nurse
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y... BE A CAMP NURSE THIS SUMMER. Summer camp...adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. Position: Camp Nurse Salary: $20.00-$30.00 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Nurses. The nurse is responsible for reporting all health concerns to Camp Director. Administer medications and health checks. Communicates with parents, counselors, and directors of any health concerns. Reports and records all health concerns to parents. Observe the health and well-being of campers and staff throughout their stay at camp. Provide medical treatment as needed for all persons in accordance with the medical standing orders and health center procedures as provided. Maintain a clean, comfortable, and well-supplied health care facility, including first aid kits throughout camp. Maintain health forms, health logs, medication administration records, and accident/incident reports in a confidential and timely manner. Provide health care coverage and act in on call manner to be available for emergencies, illnesses, inpatient care, sick calls, and transport of a patient to an off-site health care facility. Collect and receive all medications and maintain proper storage throughout the week. Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy. Supervise the health screenings of all campers during check in. Play a critical role in any health emergencies. Other duties as needed. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2024. What you need to be a Camp Nurse:

• Certified as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practitioner or Physician
• 21 years of age or older
• Willing to participate in training to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Meet the county/state licensing requirements
• Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development
• As an organization committed to improving and protecting the health of our communities, we require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Free Y membership
• 403(b) savings plan
• Exciting and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!