Description

Montgomery Parks offers a variety of fun active day camps including ice skating, tennis, nature, archeology, and more.  We are seeking a Camp Nurse that will provide medical guidance and support to the summer camp team throughout the camp season. The nurse will be familiar with the organization’s health protocols, ensure compliance with state COMAR regulations, assist in delivering staff training, review camper health and medication forms, and be accessible to the team for questions.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area.  We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland.   Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.

Examples of Important Duties

  • Reviews Youth Camp Safety Standards Manual
  • Participates in summer camp pre-service trainings on May 31, 2024, and June 8, 2024
  • Trains staff on emergency mediation administration including epi pen and inhalers, first aid for acute illnesses, bloodborne pathogens, and other appropriate topics in the Health Program.
  • Reviews Camper Health and Information forms, Medication Administration Authorization forms, and other applicable camper forms; and advise staff as needed
  • Conducts site visits on Mondays during camp season to review forms, inspects sites, advises staff, and ensures compliance with Health Program and applicable COMAR regulations.
  • Identifies pertinent camper medial needs and concerns
  • Be accessible to the staff for questions by phone, text, or email during camp hours
  • Responds to camp staff via email, TEAMS, and/or phone regarding camper forms and health questions

 

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pediatric diabetes, illnesses, anaphylactic allergy, and seizures preferred?
  • Experience teaching or conducting trainings
  • Active Registered Nurse in state of Maryland

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensed by State as physician, certified Nurse Practitioner, or RN
  • Valid driver’s license
  • First Aide, CPR & AED Certification
  • Must complete background check including Child Protective Service check

 

Supplemental Information

  • This is a Seasonal Intermittent position that requires roughly 15-20 hours per week for the summer camp season from mid-June to end of August with additional hours during the end of May and early June to assist with staff trainings and attend planning meetings.
  • May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.