Would you like to work at the Smirkus
Camp where the fun of a traditional summer camp
is combined with the teaching of circus arts?
A nurse at Summer Circus
Camp is responsible for the management of the
health and physical wellness of the Smirkus Camp staff
and campers.
DUTIES:
1. Ensure each camper and staff member has the proper
health and release forms on file.
2. Conduct verbal health screening at registration.
Supervise lice checks at registration. Answer parent
questions regarding camper health.
3. Inform all staff of pertinent health information
at general staff meeting at the start of each session.
Inform Head Cook of any food-related allergies.
4. Maintain daily communication with the Camp Director,
Assistant Director and Coach Team Leaders. Inform
Camp Director of any injuries, illness, or health
concerns. Inform Camp Director of parental calls to
be made concerning the health of a camper.
5. Inform campers with medications of medication
schedule. Communicate with appropriate counselors
the medication schedule for their campers.
6. Establish and follow appropriate medical routines
including record keeping in the daily medical log,
disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding
medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
7. Keep accident/incident reports that can be used
for risk-management assessment.
8. Maintain all first aid kits. Inform Camp Director
of any supply needs.
9. Maintain the cleanliness and order of the wellness
tent. Inform Equipment Team Leader of ventilation
needs beyond those provided. Inform Camp Director
of equipment needs for wellness tent beyond those
provided.
10. Monitor health of all staff including kitchen
staff.
11. Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities,
and conditions, and suggest modifications that would
create more healthful conditions in the camp.
Reports to: Camp Director
See you at the circus!
