Visiting Nurse

Berkshire Soccer Academy; East Otis (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Comfortable housing

Healthy meals

Access to camp facilities

Job summary

Berkshire Soccer Academy in East Otis, Massachusetts seeks a Visiting Nurse to manage daily operations of the Health Center during the summer camp season. Responsibilities include caring for campers, reviewing health histories, dispensing medications, and responding to emergencies, with on-call duties at night.

Qualified candidates hold RN/MD/PA or equivalent certification and enjoy working with youth and families, with organized handling of health forms and paperwork as a key asset.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with kids aged 10–18 and their families.
• Ability to manage health forms and paperwork in an organized and detail-oriented manner.
• RN, MD, PA or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Care for ill or injured campers admitted to Health Center.
• Review camper health history forms prior to arrival.
• Sort and dispense medication to campers.
• Respond to emergencies at camp.
• Maintain health logs for each camper and staff member.
• On-call health staff each night.
• Assist in intake of all campers on Arrival Day, including health screening and lice check.

Skills

Kids-friendly

Education

RN/MD/PA or equivalent certification

Job description

Visiting Nurse

Location: East Otis, Massachusetts

Compensation: Commensurate based on experience

Dates: Approximately June to August

• Travel stipend
• comfortable housing
• healthy meals
• access to camp facilities

Camp Description: The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a private overnight soccer camp for girls. We offer an elite training experience for girls, ages 8-17, in a traditional camp setting on a private lake in the Berkshires.

Scope of Work

Our two weekly Nurses take a lead role in our Health Center, working alongside the Athletic Trainers and Wellness Specialists. Nurses will manage the day-to-day operation of our health center and will work closely with and will be provided guidance by the Camp Directors. A typical day for the Health Center staff may begin as early as 7:00AM and end as late as 10:00PM. All staff receive regularly scheduled breaks, as well as 1 scheduled day off for every 6 working days.

Responsibilities include:

• Caring for ill or injured patients who are admitted to the Health Center
• Reviewing camper health history forms prior to camper arrival
• Sorting and dispensing medication to campers
• Responding to any "emergency" which may arise at camp
• Maintaining health logs for each camper and staff member
• One member of the health staff will be “on-call” every night
• Assist in In-take of all campers on Arrival Day; this includes a health screening and lice check.

Job Qualifications based on our Service Standards

• RN, MD, PA or equivalent certification
• Must enjoy working with kids, ages 10-18, and their families
• Ability to manage health forms and paperwork in an organized and detail-oriented manner

Preferred Attributes: TRUST

• Trustworthiness and a record of following-through with commitments.
• Communicates honestly, clearly, and calmly in personal and professional settings.
• Commitment to the health: physical, psychological and social, and to the safety and well-being of our campers and staff.

Preferred Attributes: CONNECTION

• Enjoys working with children, and wants to help develop staff.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with others.
• Ability to provide 1-on-1 and group guidance to staff and campers.

Preferred Attributes: PROFESSIONALISM

• A focus on integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Able to maintain organized work notes.
• Proven success working within a team, meeting deadlines, being punctual, and collaborating with others.

Preferred Attributes: POSITIVITY

• Proven experience as a positive role model to children and peers.
• Demonstrates optimism and flexibility in the face of adversity.
• Enjoys and benefits from constructive feedback.