• School Nurse Director (RN) ***$10,000 Sign On Bonus****

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the management and supervision of the Wellness Services Center. Responsible for the provision of preventative and emergency health services and wellness education to students. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Registered nurse. Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree in nursing. Active, unrestricted license to practice in state where center is located. Three years of health care experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity required. Regional Approval required.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION Supervises and manages the Wellness Services staff, Department and subcontracted Wellness services including mental health, dental and medical services.

• Must have a registered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a minimum of 1-year experience. Supervision aspects include: Communicates with outside departments, including answering questions and providing teaching as needed.
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings to keep the Healthcare department involved and aware of issues with the other departments, Provides and supervises orientation to new Healthcare department employees and new teaching to current Healthcare department employees.
• Prepares staff nurse schedule and communicates to vendors.
• Helps to resolve scheduling conflicts and manage staff needs.
• Solely responsible to take after hours call ins and find nursing staff to maintain Healthcare coverage as required by the facility.
• Frequently comes into work or stays late to cover the vacancies.
• Making sure physician’s orders are transcribed and followed through upon to ensure the Healthcare needs of the adolescents are taken care of.
• Healthcare Supplies: Checks and maintains supplies needed for the Healthcare department.
• Compliance: Maintains records and other documentation to ensure that Healthcare clinic remains in compliance at all times.

Camp Wa-Klo is an all girls camp located in Dublin, New Hampshire. We are looking for someone to work from July 25- August 20 or any weeks during that time frame. Salay starts at $1,350 depending on experience and includes room & board. You must have a valid New Hampshire nursing licesnse to work, and camp will reinburse you if you need to transfer yours. If you like working in a small dedicated team, being in the great outdoors, being flexiable and providing care for youth than this is the place for you! 

Being the camp nurse is an active part in what we strive to be as a camp. It includes the promotion of good health, prevention of injuries as well as monitoring health and cleanliness standards pertaining to camp and the facilities while being responsible for the care of ill or injured campers and staff.
● Maintain an active nursing license in the State of New Hampshire with up to date
BLS/CPR certification. Additional certifications preferred. Be able to provide such
documentation.
● Experience in emergency, trauma or pediatric/school nursing preferred.
Direct Health Responsibilities:
● Ensure each staff member and camper has a clear and accurate health record on file
including a health history and examination form, as required. Discuss with staff any
pertinent camper health information, and make recommendations for the following
summer season as needed.
● Ability to keep neat and orderly records of all care rendered, including injuries, over the
counter medicine, first aid, communication with parents or licensed independent
providers from off camp facilities.
● Take initiative, be self-sufficient and have the ability to recognize when a higher level of
care is necessary and be able to provide stabilizing care until a higher level is reached.
Keep staff and parents up to date on current information and status.
● Understanding of baseline and normal stages of health, growth and development.
● Maintain the confidentiality of campers and staffs with regards to health history
● Provide emotional support, an open and safe place for staff and campers to go to when
necessary to discuss various physical and emotional needs. This includes but is not
limited to some good old-fashioned TLC when homesickness kicks in.
● Be on-site for check-in of staff and campers to provide baseline health screening, head
check, review health histories and other medical forms.
● Establish and maintain open lines of communication for staff and leadership regarding
the health and well-being of campers and staff.
● Make appointments, when necessary, with medical/dental/specialty offices in the local
community and follow up as needed.
● Maintain a list of staff and campers who are on trips including medication administration
while out of camp, providing and maintaining first aid kits and instruction for needs
while away from direct nursing supervision.
● Makes sure that all medications brought to camp are checked for accuracy and expiration
and are locked in the Pill Box and dispensed under the nurse’s care. Keeps record of pills
administered to whom and when they are given.
● Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk-management assessment.
● Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and
calling 911.
● Conduct inventory of supplies and medications and place orders when necessary,
ensuring timely arrival of supplies. Keep the infirmary clean and organized.

• Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.
• Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain.
• Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the students' parents and to the Clinical Director.
• Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.
• Accurately disperse student medications and make record in the Medication Administration Record.
• Count and track narcotics every shift.
• Monitor students in regard to mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a student is starting a new medication.)
• Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.
• Assist night watch staff with care of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of standard medical terminology and technique.
• Knowledge of legal charting procedure and requirements.
• Knowledge of medications and procedure for medication administration.
• Knowledge of company policies and practices.
• Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
• Skill in assessing the physical condition of the students.
• Skill in communicating medical situations accurately to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to use word processing software and to navigate networks.
• Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
• Ability to check vital signs.

1. Communicate with parent/caregivers, campers, and/or out-of-camp health providers in advance of camper arrival if there are any questions or concerns about the information provided or their health-related needs while at camp
2. Prepare intake & screening form for each camper (considering allergies, medication, & history)
3. Prepare medication administration schedule and related documentation, in manner that helps maintain flow of daily camp schedule and meets camper health needs
4. Prepare information sheets for counselors/cabin staff regarding their upcoming camper group and communicate with them in advance as needed to ensure they are prepared for their role in supporting camper health
5. Communicate camper health/medical information as needed to other staff to keep campers safe and healthy (e.g. dietary needs to kitchen staff)