Head Nurse/Health Center Director Wanted For Camp Cobbossee - (Relocation Stipend To Maine)

• 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

• 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

• Registered Nurse Certification required with at least 6 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 of 5 years or more 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.

• 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

• 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

• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

• Pediatrics

• Are you willing to relocate to Maine and live on campus with us for the summer?

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Pediactric or ER : 5 years (Required)
• RN: 6 years (Required)

• RN license (Required)

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