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Registered Nurse - Camp Joy Summer Program

Req ID
2025-29162
Dept
Boston Cntr - Youth & Families
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BCC003 - Central Office
Union
EXO
Openings
1
Posting End Date
8/26/2025
Contact Email
francesska.jeanpierre@boston.gov

Overview:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.

 

As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the supervision of the Camp Joy Program Manager or designee, the Camp Joy Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the campers at his/her site and in following policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible to promote health awareness within the camp.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive daily supply of medications brought by campers.
  • Medication administration.
  • Discuss with campers about their medication, if appropriate.
  • Health resource the staff.
  • Perform First Aid/CPR as necessary.
  • Keep an accurate record of all incidents/accidents in a daily log.
  • Perform emergency procedures as appropriate (i.e., CPR head injury, asthma attack, etc.).
  • Record and fill out accident forms when necessary.
  • Health Education (Make schedule for this taking into consideration activities of the campers at the site. Use resource material).
  • Actively participate with campers in activities as appropriate. (Including swimming).
  • Communicate with the supervisor on health/camper-related issues.
  • Schedule weekly education sessions.
  • Participate in weekly meetings with the nurses and nurse coordinator.
  • All other duties are assigned by the supervisor, nurse coordinator, and program manager.
  • Perform related duties as required.

 

Supervision:

  • The Nurse Coordinator, Medical Director or Program Manager will do medical supervision. The Camp Joy Site Supervisor will do direct supervision.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Current registration as a Nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration is required.
  • First Aid and CPR Certified.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively interact with children of various ages, as well as teenage counselors.
  • Knowledge of the children with disabilities.
  • Ability to participate in a variety of activities, including swimming.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

 

C.O.R.I. Check Required. S.O.R.I. Check Required.

 

This position has received a waiver from the Boston Residency Commission establishing a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027.

 

Terms:

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025
Anticipated End Date: August 1, 2025

Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour 
Hours per week: 30

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/ Non-Graded

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