01/15/2020
Dragonfly Forest Camp Nurse (LPN or RN)
June 10th - August 21st
As a nurse at Dragonfly Forest, you will get the chance to care for campers with Autism, 22q deletion, down syndrome, asthma, sickle cell, and hemophilia and work alongside medical professionals from hospitals like CHOP. Paid staff training, free housing and meals. Lots of campfires, canoeing, tie-dye, and FUN!
POSITION PURPOSE
Maintain the health and safety standards set forth by the state health department, camp’s risk management policy and the American Camping Association Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in training all staff in their emergency and first aid responsibilities.
Conduct staff/camper arrival screenings according to the camp’s guidelines.
Collect and administer all staff/camper medications according to the doctor’s prescribed orders and
Pennsylvania’s Laws and Regulations.
Give first aid treatment to all camp staff and campers.
Maintain an orderly, clean, sanitized Health Lodge.
Maintain camper/staff health forms in an easily accessible, orderly form in the health lodge.
Maintain a health logbook of all first aid, medication, etc given.
Conduct daily sick call and follow up with all staff/campers as needed from assessment during sick call.
Refer all cases to Camp Physician as per standing orders signed by that physician.
Schedule all required doctor’s visits for staff / campers and follow through on the care required as per visit.
Assure that all paper work (bills, etc.) for a doctor’s visit or pharmacy run is collected and delivered in a timely
manner to the main office staff.
Liaison between camper/staff parents as per our health care policies and procedures.
Maintain an inventory of medical supplies on hand at all times and assure proper coverage of supplies.
Maintain stocked first aid kits at locations designated in camp’s risk management policy and per Camp
Director.
Key player in the health emergency procedures as outlined in the risk management procedures. Be familiar
with and able to implement this procedure.
Complete necessary accident/incident reports on all emergencies or special care situations. Monitor these
reports for repeat occurrences and notify the Camp Director.
Provide general health care tips and knowledge to staff and campers throughout the summer.
Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, end of summer report, and
recommendations for the following season.
Assist in defining and monitoring the crisis/risk management plan, including emergency procedures especially
as related to respective camp.
Assist in monitoring safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and
staff.
Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable
laws.
Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
