Registered Nurse - Camp Joy Summer Program

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Camp Joy Summer Program. This temporary, summer position entails ensuring the health and safety of campers at the site, administering medications, and providing health education. Ideal candidates must be registered nurses and certified in First Aid and CPR, with a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and counselors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health and safety of campers.
• Administer medications and perform First Aid/CPR as necessary.
• Keep records of incidents and participate in health education.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Communication

Judgment

Health awareness

Education

Current registration as a Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Camp Joy Summer Program

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Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.

As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the supervision of the Camp Joy Program Manager or designee, the Camp Joy Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the campers at his/her site and in following policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible to promote health awareness within the camp.

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.

As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the supervision of the Camp Joy Program Manager or designee, the Camp Joy Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the campers at his/her site and in following policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible to promote health awareness within the camp.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily supply of medications brought by campers.
• Medication administration.
• Discuss with campers about their medication, if appropriate.
• Health resource the staff.
• Perform First Aid/CPR as necessary.
• Keep an accurate record of all incidents/accidents in a daily log.
• Perform emergency procedures as appropriate (i.e., CPR head injury, asthma attack, etc.).
• Record and fill out accident forms when necessary.
• Health Education (Make schedule for this taking into consideration activities of the campers at the site. Use resource material).
• Actively participate with campers in activities as appropriate. (Including swimming).
• Communicate with the supervisor on health/camper-related issues.
• Schedule weekly education sessions.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the nurses and nurse coordinator.
• All other duties are assigned by the supervisor, nurse coordinator, and program manager.
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  

Supervision

• The Nurse Coordinator, Medical Director or Program Manager will do medical supervision. The Camp Joy Site Supervisor will do direct supervision.
  
  

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration is required.
• First Aid and CPR Certified.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively interact with children of various ages, as well as teenage counselors.
• Knowledge of the children with disabilities.
• Ability to participate in a variety of activities, including swimming.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  
  

C.O.R.I. Check Required. S.O.R.I. Check Required.

This position has received a waiver from the Boston Residency Commission establishing a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027.

Terms

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

Anticipated End Date: August 1, 2025

Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour

Hours per week: 30

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/ Non-Graded

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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