Function of Position:
The Camp Health Director/Nurse is responsible for working with all campers and staff in relation to health and safety of all employees and campers involved in the Healthy Hero camp. Health Director/Nurse plays a key role in working directly with campers who feel unwell or experience injury during camp hours. They will manage care, document care provided, contact family members if needed and make the final determination if camper or employee can return to daily activities.
This staff member will accept all medications from parents, store medicines in a secure location and provide medication to campers as directed by physician. They will also review every medical document, immunization status and review medicinal needs of each camper prior to camper being officially accepted to camp.
Camp Health Director/Nurse will participate in all Camp Orientations and training. They will work closely with camp leadership to ensure high quality health services to all staff and students participating in camp. To succeed the candidate should be upbeat, decisive, and responsible. They should have excellent communication, documentation, organizational skills and enjoy working with children and young adults.
*This is a temporary, grant funded position.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Review and approve immunization documentation of each camper prior to enrollment.Review, understand and approve all medical documentation provided by physicians for campers.Collect, safely store and issue medicine to campers, as medical documentation directs.Communicate with campers' parents when needed.Document all interactions with campers, staff and parents/guardians.Inventory medical supplies and ensure health office is adequately supplied at all times.Work closely with camp leadership concerning any health-related or safety concern.Responsible for monitoring daily/hourly weather report to inform leadership when temperatures are too hot, cold, humid, windy or unsafe for any reason for campers and staff.Maintain appropriate supply of extra clothing to be used when campers need a change of clothing.Identify and report camper behavior issues.Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.Report concerns of campers' experiences to Camp Leadership.Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.Memorize emergency procedures and enforce all camp rules.Participate in Camp trainings and orientation.Ability to take direction from Camp Leadership.Ability to work well with other staff members of all levels of camp staffMCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Certified NYS Registered Nurse with 3 years' experience working with school-aged children.Upon hire, completion of Healthy Hero Camp Orientation and training.Upbeat, positive and engaging personality.Interest in working with school aged children.Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks.Strong age-appropriate organizational and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
Dates of temporary assignment: MCC Healthy Hero Camps operation: June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025. (Closed July 4, 2025). The Co-Director of Academics will work each of these days. In addition to these required hours, the Co-Director will begin staff recruitment and curriculum evaluation/edits beginning February 1, 2025.
Hours: Camp Hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Salary: $7,000
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.
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Category: Grant Positions
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Department: Health and Physical Education
Locations: Rochester, NY
Posted: Mar 6, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time Temporary
Position ID: 186126