Position Summary:

An ESF Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, Team members and visitors; obtains and maintains health records and documents as required by ESF, state agencies and accreditation agencies; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary. 

Position Objective/Purpose:

We are seeking motivated Team members who believe deeply in the organization’s mission and who display a record of achievement in nursing as it pertains to working with children and young adults.  This candidate must be capable of completing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the professional standards of ESF. This position is critical to daily camp operations and the overall success of the summer, as ESF’s number one priority is SAFETY.

Position Scope Factors:

Nurse oversees health and safety for all campers (ages 4 – 16), Team members, and visitors.

Nurses are employed at multiple locations in the following states:   MD, PA, NJ, CT, DE – must have active nursing license in the state in which you are employed and/or reciprocity in that state if your license is out-of-state.

Essential Job Responsibilities                                                                                   

1. Participate in all ESF Team Trainings as required, as well as pre-camp opening activities
2. Collect and maintain health records of campers and Team members in accordance with ESF Policies
3. Monitor, evaluate and follow appropriate ESF health and safety procedures and routines
4. Monitor health of campers and Team members participating in camp activities
5. Administer appropriate care in compliance with ESF Standards, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures Serve as a liaison between ESF Camps and parents/guardians and campers
6. Understanding of, and ability to articulate and support, ESF Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
7. Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions
8. Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to,; basic first aid, Epi-Pen and rescue inhaler administration and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures
9. Manage camp Nurse’s office/area; ensure the office/area is clean, organized, and well-maintained
10. Maintain supply inventory; order as necessary
11. Work effectively with co-workers as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
12. Serve as a positive role model to campers and Team members
13. Follow the ESF Code and maintain the” ESF Look” at all times
14. Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and adhere to all Company Policies
15.  Other responsibilities as assigned
16. Have fun

Position Competencies for Success

1.       Understanding and support of the mission of the Organization

2. The ability to work effectively with others, in all levels of the organization, in a professional manner

3.       Commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work

4. Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and work quickly to find solutions
5. Exceptional customer service skills
6. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
7. Positive attitude
8. Patient, kind, caring and creative
9. Flexible, adaptive and a Team player
10. Desire to make a difference in the life of a child

Experience Requirements

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

Certification Requirements

1.       Valid license as a professional RN

2.       BLS

3.       First Aid Certification (preferred)

4.       PALS or ACLS (preferred)

Education Requirements

1.       Graduation from a NLN accredited program

Other Skill Requirements

1. Outstanding communication skills which include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and spoken language in all aspects of interactions with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the community at large

Reporting Relationship(s)

1.       Reports directly to and takes direction from Site Director and Assistant Site Director regarding daily camp operations.  

2.       Reports directly to and takes direction from Director of Nursing and Camp Medical Doctor regarding nursing practice.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

1.       Ability to push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35Ibs

2. Endurance to work outside, in varying temperatures and conditions,  and on your feet for up to 10 hours per day
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations which may require running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and climbing stairs
4. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position

ESF, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply!