Children's National Hospital
Camp Registered Nurse (Camp Accomplish)
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Job Description
- Req#: 250000R3
- Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and minor needs of Children’s and Melwood staff (i.e. first aid)
- Collaborate with medical staff to meet medical needs.
- Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures
- Maintain proper safety and environmental controls for medication storage and administration
- Safely administer medication and tube feedings to campers
- Report and health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director and Medical Director
- Perform point of care testing as needed (i.e. glucose testing, urine dipsticks, etc.)
- Catheterizations as needed
- Assist with transfer and ambulation as needed
- Be responsible for contacting parents concerning the status of their child's health by telephone in the following situations: any injury requiring an x-ray, illness requiring an infirmary stay and emergency treatment/ accident, etc.
- Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff
- Inventory all necessary medical supplies and equipment, inform Camp Program Manager if items are needed
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to State and American Camp Association standards
- Utilize and document treatment and medication administration on the electronic health record
- Prepare accident report forms
- Maintain health record system
- Maintain and distribute first aid kits throughout camp including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, out-of-camp trips
- Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed
- Screen all campers who are arriving and departing camp
- Verify health history and examination
- Verify emergency authorization
- Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases
- Conduct a health assessment
- During arrival, assess all medication for expiration, physician orders, etc.
- Upon departure, organize and prepare medication for return to families
- Perform any tasks beyond those assigned as help is needed
- Be knowledgeable of outside health resources
- Evaluate medical services
- Open communication and collaboration with Children's and Melwood staff including but not limited to, Children's Camp Program Manager, Children's Medical Director, Melwood Camp Director, health care staff which may include staff physicians, nurses, or other dedicated medical staff
- Ability to quickly get to remote location on camp property over uneven terrain
- Ability to use a telephone
- Possess endurance to meet emergency needs
Posting Summary
Camp Accomplish is a collaboration between Children’s National Hospital and the Melwood organization to host a summer camp for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
Camp Accomplish offers customized week-by-week programming for kids and teens with disabilities or chronic health conditions. The camp is located at the 100+ acre Melwood Recreation Center in Charles County, MD and includes swimming, equestrian activities, creative and performing arts, sports, wall climbing, adventure activities, nature, horticulture, STEM, culinary, and much more.
Something new and exciting about Camp Accomplish is we are able to offer both day and overnight camp. Day camp is offered to campers between the ages of 5 and 12 and runs Monday-Friday. Overnight camp is offered to campers between the ages of 8 and 18 and runs Sunday-Friday.
As a 9-week assignment, the Camp Nurse is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff.
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year (Required)
2 years (Preferred)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse Maryland license Upon Hire (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Set up Health Center
Oversee First Aid procedure and supplies
Other job duties and abilities
About the company
Children's National Hospital is a nationally ranked, freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington DC.
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