Health Director & Camp Nurse

• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with the health care plan
• Responsible for the overall health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff
• Assess each camper’s ability to participate in camp activities upon arrival
• Determine the health status of campers and staff on a continuing basis
• Provide competent first aid and emergency treatment for sudden illness and injury
• Maintain procedures to prevent and control the spread of contagious disease in camp
• Follow and enforce department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces
• Ensure PPE compliance
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the program/work areas
• Act as overall supervisor of safety and sanitation throughout the camp
• Maintain the medical records for all campers
• Establish a procedure for medical treatment
• Review standing orders with the camp physician
• Establish a working relationship with each staff member
• Establish procedures and maintain quality control of the infirmary
• Participate in pre-camp training and instruct staff on first-aid treatment and infirmary procedures
• Provide instruction on proper health care to campers
• Set and maintain regular infirmary hours
• Adhere to and properly execute emergency procedures
• Participate in staff meetings
• Facilitate fire drills during the first 48 hours of each camp session and maintain records
• Conduct cabin, bathroom, and kitchen inspections regularly
• Notify management of problems immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a New York State licensed Registered Nurse, New York State licensed Practical Nurse, or Emergency Medical Technician
• American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED certification is preferred and required before starting work at camp
• Experience in emergency medical treatment situations
• Experience working with children and adults

Room and Board Provided