Description

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility in Randleman, NC that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically-safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Nurse Manager of Victory Junction provides the means of fulfilling the mission statement, with the goal of maintaining a medical center of excellence for each of the conditions and illnesses we serve. This is accomplished by a dedicated nursing staff that provides superior medical services to campers, families, and staff when at Victory Junction. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Coordinates and collaborates with subspecialty physicians, nurses and ancillary health care members in disease-related medication administration, care, therapies, and other regular treatment routines to facilitate a positive, healthy camp experience for camper and staff. 
• Initiates provision of nursing care and follow through for acute disease exacerbation, routine illness, or injuries. 
• Serve as the primary clinical lead for the Respite Program during spring and fall programming and clinical lead during summer sessions. 
• Provides shared overnight responsibilities with Director of Medical Operations for family weekends and respite programs as needed. 
• Prepares and administers routine scheduled medications to campers and staff including PO, IM, SQ, IV, and nebulized medications. 
• Administers medications, on an as-needed basis, in accordance with Victory Junction standing orders/treatment guidelines, or as ordered by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. 
• Documents all care provided with attention given to clinical presentation, assessment/findings, treatment, and follow-up. 
• Assists in reviewing individual health status of campers (including respite and summer) and staff before and during camp to optimize and maintain baseline health status. 
• Serves as a resource to camp staff to ensure that all campers and staff are provided with a safe experience consistent with each camper’s medical condition and individual needs. 
• Assists in education of camp staff to promote safety and minimize injury or illness for all in camp environment. 
• Participates in education of camp personnel concerning camper’s diagnosis, disease specific care, and treatment. 
• Communicates as necessary with the camper’s physician (or designee) to inform, clarify or modify individual treatment plan during camp session. 
• Participates in administration of summer camp and respite health policies, daily shift rotation coverage in the camp medical facility, shared medical coverage at high-risk activity areas, and primary night call with physician backup. 
• Participates in camp activities, when possible, to optimize and facilitate camp life experience in a fun, medically sound and safe environment for all camp population. 
• Acts as a resource/preceptor to volunteer healthcare staff throughout each session. 
• Assists in review of medical supply inventory throughout the year, stocking first aid kits at program areas, identifying additional needs.
• Accompanies acutely ill children on hospital transport as needed.  

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina license 
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and Healthcare Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications 
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred 
• Experience working with the pediatric and adolescent populations 
• Desire to work in a camp community  
• Ability to work with a variety of health care professionals  
• Prior camp experience preferred 

Prospective employees meet medical requirements as a condition of employment.