Camp Four Echoes Visiting Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and safety of camp staff and girls ages 5-17. This position ensures the medical and safety needs of all campers and staff are addressed within the parameters of the Health Orders provided by the camp physician. The Camp Nurse will communicate with camper guardians/caregivers, Camp Director and appropriate camp staff regarding camper care, medication management and any other issues that occur during the campers’ stay.

This position is also accountable for the general safety and empowering the personal growth and skill development of the participants in our camp program. The Camp Nurse exhibits enthusiasm and patience while exemplifying the Girl Scout core values of honesty, caring, courage, and character.

• Visits camp 1x/week as needed.
• Works with Health Assistant to manage medication and health needs of campers and staff.
• Works with camp Health Care Supervisor to ensure that all weekly duties are completed, including documentation, refilling first aid kits, cleaning rooms, laundry, etc.
• Works to create a positive group culture through team-building and problem-solving activities.
• Models personal responsibilities such as conflict management, positive relationships, following rules, and respecting camp property.
• Follows and implements appropriate behavior management procedures when interacting with all campers.
• Completes and submits all paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
• Exhibits punctuality and communication in time management, including daily and weekly breaks.
• Respects and follows the “Camp is for the camper” philosophy by attending to camper and camp needs first.
• Represents camp appropriately in the community and with parents by maintaining personal hygiene, following camp dress code, and communicating respectfully with campers, parents and other adults.
• Reports concerns and incidents to Camp Director.
• Practices the Girl Scout Promise and Law with an inclusive attitude and a willingness to problem-solve.
• Follows all procedures and regulations according to the GSEWNI Council, GSUSA, and state and federal guidelines and laws and the American Camp Association.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ethics – treats all people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity, upholds organizational values, and maintains the confidentiality of all client/co-worker/organizational business.
• Diversity – demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Visionary Leadership – displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peer, subordinates, and constituents.
• Professionalism
  • Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings. Active listening; ability to skillfully use a variety of questions and other active listening techniques to promote a robust discussion with members/customers and identify needs.
  • Planning/Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
  • Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Conflict Management – ability to anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships (customers, vendors, coworkers); distinguishes between disruptive conflict and constructive differences; identifies common interests to resolve differences.
  • Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and…