CAMP NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: La Cima Camp Medic
JOB SUMMARY
Camp medics are responsible for the care of ill or injured campers and staff and related administrative duties. This is not a paid position; all senior camp staff receives up to a $400 stipend for the week of service and travel reimbursements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be present on site during camp to attend to any medical situations that may arise.
Ensure appropriate medical supplies are available on site and securely managed.
Receives medicines from students upon bus arrival, and returns them to students upon camp departure.
Controls and dispenses all medicines during camp; Administer camper (and staff) prescription medications as directed. Dispense over-the-counter medications as appropriate
Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed.
Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to medical facilities.
Contact parents of ill or injured campers and staff (if appropriate) and update them as necessary
Documentation of all injuries and care rendered. This involves documentation of all over-the-counter medicines, first aid treatment, communication with parents, doctors or any other off-camp facilities.
Keep infirmary clean and organized
Counseling as needed- (such as homesick campers)
Responsible to La Cima Tri-Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
First Aid/CPR training – wilderness medical training and/or nursing qualification preferred.
Strong communication skills
Maturity and sound judgment
Ability to work within a bilingual context
PRACTICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to work and live in a rustic camp environment at Cispus Learning Center with varying weather conditions
Able to respond physically and emotionally to first-aid and emergency situations including patient evacuation
Possess the strength, endurance and patience to maintain oversight of campers in a 24 hour residence camp
Possess the visual and auditory skills to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities.
COMMITMENT
La Cima Staff Dates: Thursday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 2, 2014
CONTACT
Vincent Perez, 360.497.5323 or email