Camp Nurse

Program Overview and Job Summary:

KSS offers a range of programs that provide a balance of hands-on science activities, field-based exploration, and adventure programming. All programs are based upon a theme including but not limited to aquatic ecology, forest ecology, earth science, naturalization, health, and leadership.

The Camp Nurse engages with our day, residential, and teen leadership programs. This position is the primary caregiver for each child while on KSS campus and is responsible for planning, administering, and documenting all staff and child health-related situations. Fellow staff, children, and guardians will rely on the Summer Health Care Provider to keep a safe and healthy community throughout the Summer. The Camp Nurse will be expected to adhere to dynamic health guidance and risk management policy set by KSS.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Camp Nurse will provide care to campers and staff in day, residential, and adventure programming near and throughout Summit County Colorado 24/7 on the days you are scheduled;

• The Camp Nurse will remain on call on days when they are not scheduled in order to be consulted by the Camp EMT, but only need to be available by phone;

• Uphold health care provider rules and regulations as outlined by Colorado Office of Early Childhood licensing and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for operating a Colorado residential and day camp;

• Work with children and staff during a pandemic, stay informed on public health standards/practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 & other communicable illnesses, and support/write/edit KSS Risk Management policies specific to health and safety practices;

• Manage and coach incidents in person/on-the-phone and coach staff with basic first aid, wilderness first aid and wilderness first responder certifications;

• Store, administer, and delegate over-the-counter and prescription medications to program participants;

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care;

• Work with KSS Customer Experience Team to screen and ensure accurate health information/documentation and communicate with guardians as necessary;

• Work directly with Program Managers and Assistant Managers, Child Care Health Consultant, EMS, fire department, and hospital, as necessary;

• Track and maintain all KSS medical supplies and first aid kits;

• Attend and participate in camp programming when available, facilitate staff meetings as necessary and conduct trainings as assigned;

• Candidates age 20+ with a minimum of 4 years driving experience will be required to participate in and pass Van Driver Training, and they will be required to drive a 15-passenger van;

• Other duties as assigned.