Camp Nurse Qualifications:

1. Valid & current RN license in ND

2. CPR Training

3. Display strong morals and values in decision making, communication and relationships

4. A desire to be around youth and children

5. A desire to serve others

6. A desire to educate individuals about safety, health and wellness

7. The ability to work independently and also collaborate with others in a team atmosphere

8. A desire to have fun and work hard!

9. Strong communication skills

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Camp Nurse Role at Camp:

• Health promotion and prevention for staff and campers

• Educator: ongoing education for staff and campers

• Review campers health histories & communicate important information to appropriate staff

• Perform health assessment of campers at the beginning of each camp

• Manage the health center

• Administer medications to campers and staff

• Assessment of ill and injured individuals

• Provide first aid for illness and injury

• Maintain contents of first aid kits

• Communicate with camp staff, parents, campers etc. regarding medications/illness/injury/etc.

• Document accurate and complete health records

• Refer injured and/or ill individuals to EMS or outlying facility

• Walk around and nurse safety checks

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Valuable Knowledge & Skills for a Camp Nurse:

• Familiarity with pediatric development

• Familiarity with AED use & administration of epinephrine

• Strong communication skills

• Thorough and timely documentation

• Appropriate delegation skills and follow up

• Autonomy

• Flexibility

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The most successful camp nurse enjoys being at camp, enjoys the type of people they provide care for, and likes being part of a team!