Summer Camp Nurse

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Summer Camp Nurse manages and implements health services and related policies for summer camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, is able to provide training and education, possesses strong health assessment skills, and works well with people from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Organization, Assessment and Documentation

• Responsible for organizing, assessing, maintaining and reviewing camper/staff health records for health concerns, medications and immunizations/physical status.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed medical records including:
  • Staff and camper health forms, with special attention to immunization and physical screening compliance
  • Medical Log of daily “clinic” visits including injuries and all care provided
  • Medication Administration Records
  • Incident Report forms
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical logs, incident reports, and documentation of communication with families
• Responsible for maintaining the inventory of necessary medical supplies and equipment including the First Aid kits.

Medication Administration, Chronic Condition Management, and Emergency Care

• Provides services for one or more summer camps with regular travel between assigned camps
• Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state law in the area of health services
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases and ensure compliance with state school and childcare vaccination laws
• Responsible for general and COVID-19 health screenings, administering first aid and emergency care
• Implements BGCB summer health and medication policy and procedures, including collection, documentation and obtaining required paperwork for storage and administration of medications to campers and staff
• Develops and implements individualized health care plans for campers requiring medications and/or medical care while at summer camp
• Understands and independently manages allergic/anaphylactic reactions and related care effectively, including identifying the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, administering epinephrine injections and providing related nursing care and monitoring
• Review and implement emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for personnel

Communication, Collaboration and Training

• Effectively communicates with BGCB nurse team and other colleagues, campers, parents, health care providers and BGCB management, including contacting parents/guardians relevant to health issues
• Responsible for informing camp director, camp health care supervisor and Director of Healthy Lifestyles of any specific camper health problems
• Provide training and education to staff on common childhood health concerns in addition to allergy prevention and management, asthma management, seizure management, head injury prevention/concussion protocol review, diabetes care, specific camper health and social needs, staff health assessment of campers, accident prevention, first aid in the camp setting, universal precautions, lice and pest management and medication administration delegation to health care supervisor
• Coordinate referrals to health care professionals as needed
• Other related duties as required

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
• Current unrestricted Massachusetts Nursing License
• Current CRP/First Aid Certification
• Ability to provide assessments/emergency care
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Firmly understands and track record of adhering to HIPAA compliance
• Understands state regulations and able to adhere to standing orders from licensed practitioners
• Strong communication skills, especially interpersonal communication
• Ability to convey medical information to the general public in a user-friendly manner
• Understands and can apply techniques in health counseling/guidance
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized, assertive self-starter with the ability to build a healthy rapport with others
• Ability to lead or assist in the teaching of an activity to staff or campers
• Physical ability to reach remote locations on camp property quickly
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and word-processing
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Strong commitment to the goals, mission and philosophy of BGCB
• Must be able to work at least 25 hours/week during BGCB’s Summer Camp, which runs from July 6th-August 21st from 8am-4pm
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned locations/sites

Preferred

• 0–2 years of nursing experience (new graduate RNs welcome to apply)
• Experience as a school or summer camp nurse (or similar experience)
• Full-time nurse (30-35 hours/week)

TRAVEL

Regular travel between camps/clubs

START DATE

July 6th or before for training purposes (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION(s)

Dorchester, MA (Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club and Franklin Hill Club)

Chelsea, MA (Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club)

Charlestown, MA (Grousbeck Club of Charlestown)

South Boston, MA (Edgerley Family South Boston Club)

Roxbury, MA (Yawkey Club of Roxbury and Orchard Gardens Club)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $40/hour-$50/hour commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application.  Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.  Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis.  Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.