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Camp Cobbossee is a two session all boys sports and adventure camp located in Maine. We serve 220 kids per session and have 180 staff on camp grounds all summer long. We have three strong values, brotherhood, sportsmanship, and community, that we instill in our campers and staff through sports and adventure in the wilds of Maine.

The Head Nurse is the head of our medical team, including 4 RNs and 3 student nurses, and is responsible for providing leadership to ensure appropriate and excellent medical care to campers and staff. The Head Nurse manages and supervises the Cobbossee health center and staff, provides medical treatment to campers and staff when necessary, complies with all documentation and works with our on-call doctor, does the majority of communicating with camper parents about the healthcare of their campers or to discuss any questions, while also acting as a health educator for campers and staff. The Head Nurse is the main communicator with parents of campers 

Dates: May 25th - August 16th 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading the team of nurses and student nurses in our summer camp health center
• Supervise (in concert with camp directors) the emergency and daily health care to all   campers and staff
• Supervise / give medical care as needed.
• Oversee proper medication administration and documentation
• Ensure proper implementation of standing orders
• Oversee the coordination of telehealth visits and doctor visits as needed
• Supervise and ensure the proper record keeping including reviewing, updating and maintaining charts and records on paper and begin exploring the use of CampMinder as an EMR.
• Oversee the coordination of transporting campers or staff to the nearest appropriate medical facility for non-life threatening emergencies. This includes: transporting campers to medical and dental appointments and make occasional trips to pick up prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies
• Approach Cobbossee with a public health mindset to keep the community healthy especially with cases of norovirus or other transmissible sickness  
• Oversee, with the assistant director, the management of receipts and ensuring charges for camper medications are being given to the accountant to be charged back to families 
• Create and manage a rotating schedule for nurses and the on call shifts during the night (this position is in the rotation, as well)
• Execute prompt, respectful, and precise parent and family communications, health center operations, and management of health center staff. Collaborate with the director team when appropriate or emergent. 
• Ensure skilled performance of procedures by nursing staff as appropriate including but not limited to medication administration, injections, etc
• Teach nurses and students nurses how to assess and triage campers and staff coming in during sick call while also assisting in this process 
• Provide and manage the communication with campers' families and physicians as needed.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the relationship with our main pharmacy that mails us camper medication and the system in which they are kept.
• Coordinating the pickup of medications from local pharmacies for medications needed sporadically throughout the summer. 
• Communicate with different residential life teams and staff on the medical needs and medications of their campers 

Additional responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and packing of medications for camper day trips and overnight trips.
• Laundry duties as needed for persons admitted to the health center for illness and observation
• Share the duties to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the health center.
• Oversee the preseason set-up and the postseason closing of the Health Center, which includes performing an opening/closing inventory of all supplies and equipment and ordering supplies/equipment as needed and approved
• Development and continuous updating of all medical policies and procedures including management of injuries and new illnesses.
• Ensure confidentiality of camper and staff medical information and records.
• Ensure compliance and proper reporting to all appropriate local, state, and federal agencies
• Ensure the medical facility meets and maintains compliance with all applicable regulations and standards of the State of Maine and the American Camping Association.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding the use of narcotics and restricted medications.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment including, weekly inventories, placing orders, stocking, and maintaining supply contacts, all while staying on budget. 
• Providing training to medical staff on health center protocols for a 10 day orientation

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse Certification required with at least 5 years experience
• Record of successful leadership and management in a medical environment and/or experience in a medical environment as a RN with a record of successful leadership in a different environment.
• Current State of Maine nursing license, or current compact license certification. Camp can provide help with the transference of license.
• Pediatric or ER experience required 
• Current and valid driver’s license, and capable driver able to transport children.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR
• Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.
• Able to execute nursing duties in a varied, indoor-outdoor environment, including negotiating uneven outdoor ground and some medium lifting (25 lbs).
• Basic computer skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with and manage different personalities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent clinical skills for working independently with pediatric and adult patients
• Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for campers, parents, and staff
• Show respect for all races, classes, creeds, and backgrounds, and sexual orientations
• Ability to learn CampMinder (our online content management system)
• Ability to deal with problems involving complex situations, and understanding of HIPAA compliance and mandatory reporting 
• Close attention to detail for accuracy and thoroughness in completing work
• Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor healthcare, maintain records, implement a health plan
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative
• Ability to observe, assess, and correct unsanitary or unhealthy conditions of camp
• Ability to keep neat and orderly records and charts

COMPENSATION, PAY, AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions
• Travel stipend
• Private cabin/bathroom on site by the lake
• All room and board paid for
• Staff children welcome as campers
• Beautiful location on Lake Cobbosseecontee
• Nearby three different hospitals/medical centers