Camp Nurse

SUMMARY

A TAP Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, Team members, and visitors; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all TAP Team Trainings as required
• Monitor health of campers and Team members participating in camp activities
• Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions
• Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, basic first aid, Epi-Pen, and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures
• Manage camp Nurse’s office area; ensure the office area is clean, organized, and well-maintained
• Maintain supply inventory; inform Camp Director of any necessary purchases
• Work effectively with co-workers, as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
• Serve as a positive role model to campers and Team members
• Exhibit TAP Core Values at all times and adhere to all Company Policies
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Have fun!

POSITION COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Understanding and support of the mission of the Organization
• Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work
• The ability to work effectively with others, in all levels of the organization, in a professional manner
• Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and work quickly to find solutions
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude
• Patient, kind, caring, and creative
• Flexible, adaptive, and a Team player
• Desire to make a difference in the life of a child

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Pediatric nursing experience (preferred)
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including but not limited to; food allergies, diabetes, seizure disorders (preferred)
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities (preferred)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid license as a professional RN
• First Aid Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35lbs
• Endurance to work outside, in varying temperatures and conditions, and on your feet for up to 7 hours per day
• Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running and climbing stairs
• Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position

Pay Range

$35.70-$71.40

Location

GHI-Johnston-1516 Atwood Avenue - 1516 Atwood Ave. Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

Work Type

m-f 8:00-5:00 pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.