KC United! Youth/Family
Sports & Education Initiative
We are so excited about this year's Summer STEAM Sports & Arts Camp.
We are looking for some AMAZING instructors to help lead and support our programs!
If interested please email your resume to : Kcunitedsports10@gmail.com
Position Summary
Camp Nurse
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Reports to: Camp Director, Executive Camp Director
Position Summary
The Camp Nurse is the primary health care professional for the camp. He/ she supports the Camp staff in providing campers a safe, fun, and educational experience in a supportive environment.
Background required and Qualifications
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Must have a nursing license.
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Must have at least five years job experience working with students.
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Must be certified in CPR and first aid.
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Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
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Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
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Ability to work with others and follow directions.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Observes and promotes all rules and regulations established for the health and well-being of each camper.
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Clarifies any health-related questions with parents during camp orientation.
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Attend off-campus and recreational activities.
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Observe campers for illness and/or injuries. Report any difficulties related to health immediately to the Executive Camp Director or Camp Program Director and Lead Camp instructors
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Seeks assistance or advice from the Executive Camp Director and/or Camp Program Director when needed.
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Meets with the counselors to discuss campers health concerns as needed.
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Visits with Camp Director and Executive Camp Director daily or at a time agreed upon to discuss campers health concerns and medical issues.
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Responds to medical emergencies and treat as necessary and assesses whether injuries/illnesses require further treatment. Makes the decision to call EMT support when needed.
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Provides general first aid care (scrapes, minor cuts and bruises); treatment of colds/headaches, upset stomachs, etc.; and assesses whether further treatment is required.
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Calls parents to report illness and/or injury.
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Maintains log of patients seen and treated.
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Maintains necessary records of medical forms on campers.
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Keeps record of all medications to be dispensed.
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Dispenses prescription drugs under the written health care procedures, and non- prescription drugs only under the written health care procedures, physician’s standing orders, or under the signed instruction of the individual’s physician.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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