Camp Nurse

1. TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

A. Supervision and Administration of Camper Medication

1. Welcome (meeting parents, learning med administration home techniques).

2. Update and/or complete individual’s Medication Administration Sheet to comply with physician’s orders (if parent/guardian orders they must sign a release).

3. Medication preparation- readying the first 24 hours of camp med passes as campers arrive.

4. Readying later med doses at least 2 doses in advance of administration.

5. Immediately documenting medication administration on each individual’s Medication Administration Sheet following each completed pass.

6. Aide Outpost in their readying of off-site adventure/camping trips (i.e. answer questions of concern).

7. Perform and document (i.e. Incident Report forms) first aid administration done by you.

8. Monitor (correct if needed) and document (i.e. Incident Report forms) first aid administration by others .

9. Respond to issues concerning check-in and checkout screening (screening will be performed by Lead Counselor(s)).

10. Inform an Assistant Camp Director of any needs requiring off camp assistance before replying to or phoning parent/guardian or camper’s physician.

11. Special needs as they arise.

B. Supervision and Administration of Staff Medication

1. Update and/or complete individual’s Medication Administration Sheet to comply with physician’s orders (if personal orders they must sign a release).

2. Medication preparation readying the evening odd time and H.S. meds as campers arrive.

3. Readying later med doses at least 2 doses in advance of administration.

4. Document medication administration on individual’s Medication Administration Sheet.

5. Other comfort needs as they arise (i.e. Tylenol for headaches).

2. FIRST AID KIT (S)

A. Create a First Aid kit inventory essentials list, laminate copies for each kit.

B. Prepare Cabin, Barn and Garden, Horse, Waterfront and Sports and Rec. area kits prior to camper arrival in summer.

C. Prepare and inventory with Outpost Coordinator the Outpost kit.

D. Coordinate weekly (when necessary) restocking with Cabin

3. MAINTAIN MED ROOM and INFIRMARY ROOM APPEARANCE

A. Complete inventory and send requesting orders to Assistant Director.

B. Daily neatening of the Med Room and Infirmary.

C. Weekly (or as needed) thorough cleaning/disinfecting of the medication cabin containers.

D. Bi-weekly (or as needed) thorough cleaning/disinfecting of the rooms (regardless of use).

4. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS

A. Become familiar with regulatory bodies. Review and uphold standards and regulations set forth by such bodies:

1. Michigan Department of Human Services

2. American Camp Association

B. Review and uphold Fowler Center Policies and Procedures

5. TEAMWORK

A. Orientation:

1. Seven days at the beginning of summer training session.

2. Orient to facility and participation/training expectations with Assistant Director.

3. Aide in trainings congruous to health issues (i.e. universal precautions).

4. Participate in team building activities.

B. Maintain positive working relations with every member of the staff.

C. Notify Assistant Director of any concerns as they arise.

D. Maintain positive attitude throughout summer.

6. OTHER

A. Other duties as assigned.