New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Environmental Education Camps

CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES, TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Maintains camp infirmary.
• Maintains records of all medications, injuries, accidents as required by the Department of Health.
• Creates and maintains first aid kits.
• Monitors camps living quarters for health and safety concerns.
• Monitors individual's health of staff, volunteers and campers.
• Prepares Illness and incident reports.
• Follows up to make sure all Accident reports have been properly filed by staff.
• On call 24 hours during a camp session to deal with health and medical emergencies and needs of campers and staff
• Maintains a secure storage area for all prescription medications and personal medical information of campers, volunteers and staff.
• Maintains inventory of first aid and medical supplies
• Works with Camp Director to transport campers as needed to and from local urgent care, emergency rooms, doctor offices and field trip locations.
• Notifies operational/maintenance staff of health and safety concerns.
• Meets camper’s parents/guardians during camper check-in to review medical forms.
• Performs Med calls to ensure the campers, volunteers and staff are receiving their medications.
• Contacts parents/guardians when needed to keep them informed of a child’s health and needs.
• Maintains relationship with Department of Health inspecting Sanitarian, informing them when there is an illness or injury of a camper or staff that meets criteria requiring contact with the Department of Health.
• Maintains camp’s lost and found
• Maintains camp’s supply of bedding, towels and extra camper clothing.
• Maintains and completes Camp’s AED inspection and training.
• Informs Directors, Counselors and Kitchen staff of specific camper needs, allergies, required medications and other areas that effect a campers and the camp programs health and well-being.
• Participates in staff meeting, camp safety drills and staff training.
• Keep accurate pill counts recorded
• Distribute medication to parents during camper check out
• Assists Camp Director with camper homesickness and evaluation of camper’s ability to stay at camp when issues arise such as homesickness, inability to follow rules and medication complications.
• Send in weekly reports to Albany Camp Staff
• Create a wish list of supplies needed at the end of the summer.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS/ COMMUNICATION

NATURE OF SUPERVISION

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work entire camp season.
• Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to communicate instructions and advice effectively to campers, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to work with a wide range of age groups.
• Comfortable talking with children about health related concerns.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word documents.
• Ability to use online camper registration system.
• Ability to organize camper documentation, medical supplies, and records
• Comfortable contacting and working with Department of Health regarding camp program needs.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Physician, the Oncology Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of tasks at St. Croix Cancer Center. In addition to being the trusted patient care partner of the Physician, there is also daily need for coordinating the delivery of oncology treatments, often in intensive care conditions, to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility, ensuring adherence to St. Croix Cancer Center policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a “can do” attitude. Patient services are the key priority in this position. The incumbent must exemplify the core values and mission of the practice, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.

Essential Functions

• Mixes and administers chemotherapy.
• Provides direct care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Performs assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
• Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncological diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.
• Patient assessment and referral skills.
• Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 2 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing; US Virgin Islands Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Prior experience in oncology required.

Minimum Competencies

Quality/Compliance. Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring St. Croix Cancer Center policies and all regulatory requirements.

Customer focus. Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customers.

Communication. Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.

Collegiality. Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Initiative. Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, and following through.

Efficiency. Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, and thinking of better ways to do things.

Coachability. Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Supervision Work performed under light supervision with only occasional general supervisory review; employee plays a fairly large role in setting objectives and organizing work.

Complexity of job Work consists of somewhat complex tasks with several choices as to what procedure will be followed. Requires the use of moderate judgement in applying policies and adapting standards based on facts and conditions.

Working environment Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Physical demand Position requires light physical activity.

Customer interaction Requires moderate interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that customer requests or needs are met. Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented, and addressed.

Internal contacts Some contact with others, including customers and employees outside of your immediate work area. Purpose of contacts is to provide explanation or interpretation of information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters requiring thought and judgment.

Supervision of others No responsibility for supervising others.

The Health Lodge Coordinator is the head of the Health Lodge. They are in charge of helping with the staffing, scheduling and organization of the health lodge during the summer. The position runs from June-August, with some contract work earlier in the year. Although it is not a resident postiion, the Health Lodge Coordinator may have to cover some overnight shifts when coverage is needed. The right candidate is experiened, organized and a strong people-person. Preference will be given to candidates wtih school or camp nursing backgrounds. A great benefit of this positon is that you can send your kids to camp as part of compensation. 

Key responsibilities:

• Create weekly/daily schedule for nursing staff and make sure all shifts are covered properly
• Work at least 2-weeks ahead with camper's medical paperwork, medication authorizations, etc.
• Cover nursing shifts during resident nurse time off and attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
• Create and implement nurse training for new nurses and staff
• Work within written protocols and scope of practice.  Actively seek out definition from Camp Physician whenever necessary
• Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
• Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
• Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
• Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
• Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
• Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Camp Director
• With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge

• Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and other nurses
• Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• Lift as much as 25 lbs.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
• Complete all duties as assigned.

• Ensure an excellent and consistent patient experience through team based care
• Complete telemedicine video visits by providing diagnostic and preventive health care services under physician supervision.  
• Take medical histories, treat patients, order lab tests, and make diagnoses
• Make follow-up calls to patients recently seen by practice
• Assist with quality assurance including chart reviews and assessing patient feedback

• Excellent clinical skills, customer service skill and bedside manner
• Desire to be an integral part of a rapidly growing team of clinicians dedicated to changing the healthcare delivery
• Enthusiasm to use innovative technology to deliver higher quality, evidence-based urgent care
• Passion for making healthcare better - more accessible, higher quality, and more efficient
• Excellent clinical and patient service skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Board certified Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Active NJ license
• Active DEA
• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• 2+ years clinical experience in Acute Care/Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal/ Family Medicine