Job Abstract

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 06/03/2024

CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $57,824.00 - $68,349.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking dependable and qualified individuals to fill two temporary non-civil service Community Health Nurse I (Summer) positions. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Recreation Programming.

A community health nurse I manages the camp health and safety program, provides medical treatment to campers, when necessary, administers medication to campers and complies with all state requirements and acts as health consultant for camp staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledgeable of Recreation and Parks Camp Health Policy.
• Follow all guidelines as outlined in COMAR 10.16.07 Health and Medication Requirements for Youth Camps.
• Must be available for consultation with recreation camp staff regarding camper’s health, injury, and illness during camp hours of operation.
• Administer medication and treatment to campers when needed.
• Identify camper medical needs (special diets, etc.) and ensures communication with the appropriate camp staff.
• Provide for camper illness, condition, or emergency care, makes appropriate referrals, and provides for follow up care as warranted.
• Keep records in camp health log regarding administration of medication, prescribed treatments, and other health and medical needs.
• Follow state standards in maintaining such records.
• Follow up on incident reports.
• Work with BCRP HR regarding all reported Agency related COVID-19 concerns.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

AND

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland or registered nurse licensure from a Multi-Start Licensure compact participant state is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and process.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards
• Ability to work with youth with and without disabilities.
• Ability to assess the physical and emotional needs of individuals and families.
• Ability to effectively deal with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

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