Residential Camp Nurse (June 2026-August 2026 Season)

Essential Functions

• Review all medical paperwork to ensure completeness of forms
• Assist in preparation of Kardexes, Health Checklists, Narcotic Count sheets, Seizure Records, Glucose monitoring and other medical documentation.
• Provide staff training including Blood borne pathogens, direct care, medical needs, food consistency, seizures, allergies, asthma, and Epi-pen administration.
• Intake all camper medication on registration day- checks labels to ensure medications match Dr’s orders on file- ensure accuracy of printed Kardexes- follow up with physicians as needed if discrepancies noted. Monitor medication supplies and notify care providers if additional medications are needed.
• Monitor PRN medications for adequate supply and expiration dates
• Confer with care provider in specific needs of campers
• Arrange and organize medication cabinet
• Arrange and organize topical bins of medications approved to be administered by non-certified personnel and orient staff on proper administration.
• Provide a list of campers scheduled to receive medication at each interval
• Pour and Pass medications at each interval according to Med Admin procedures
• Document med pass in camper Kardex following each interval
• Complete count sheets for controlled drugs according to medication administration procedures
• Provide medical assessment for campers and staff (first aid/health conditions) and document in bound nursing log
• Provide first aid to campers and staff as necessary
• Provide emergency treatment- assess campers ability to remain at camp following injury or illness
• Consult with camp physicians as needed to treat camper health conditions that arise during session
• Consult with individuals primary care physicians as needed
• Monitor completion of daily health checklists (completed by counselors)
• Provide a copy of camper medical documentation to care providers
• Return unused medication to care provider at the close of the session.
• Supervise shift nurses and certified unlicensed staff.
• Provide overnight on-call coverage (on premises). Will respond to emergencies throughout the night.
• Ensures infection control procedures.

Expectations

• Ensures confidentiality as required by law and the Arc and DDS policies and procedures which includes keeping records, conversations, correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public, and outside representatives.
• Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Treats all individuals in an age appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Will begin duty at 12pm on Mondays and end 3pm on Fridays
• Will report concerns to Supervisors in a timely manner
• Will follow camp dress code
• Reports to Deputy Chief Quality Assurance of Health Services for emergencies and global health and safety concerns

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The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer