The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA

Per Diem Nurse

Beginning June 2024

Description:

The Summer Camp Nurse provides nursing services, first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to day and residential campers during the School’s eight week summer programs, running from June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024. The Summer Camp Nurse reports to the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operation.

Successful candidates will have effective communication skills, sound judgment, and resourcefulness. The ability to work independently is essential. The normal work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00. This is a non-exempt, summer position that is eligible for overtime.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of school, camp, or pediatric nursing experience and must maintain a current Massachusetts RN or LPN license and certifications in CPR and First Aid. Fay School seeks a motivated, resourceful, and flexible nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, who understands the health needs of children and can work in a cooperative environment with minimal medical supervision. Candidates must be team players and possess strong oral and written communication skills, including communication with residential students learning English and parents who may have minimal English skills. Candidates must be comfortable working in a multicultural setting with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. The ability to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately is vital. Comfort with Google applications and the willingness to learn internal medical records software are required.

Responsibilities include:

Providing nursing services for sick or injured campers with the ability to stay beyond scheduled hours on occasion if required
Providing first aid, illness assessment, and health maintenance to campers
Administering daily prescription and PRN medication according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Medication Administration guidelines
Communicating with parents, guardians, or consultants about student illnesses and care plans
Maintaining accurate documentation of individual camper visits to the Health Office
Consulting with administrators, teachers, and camp personnel to provide a safe and healthy environment
Identifying campers who exhibit health or emotional needs and providing health crisis intervention as needed
Providing for the well-being of the camp community by monitoring immunizations, screening for infectious illnesses, and reporting diseases as required by law

At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should upload and submit a cover letter and resume to our secure portal linked here.

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

Fay School, 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.

Per Diem Nurse

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