Healthcare Supervsior for Residential Camp
Are you Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in MA? Do you have availability in Summer 2024 between June 17th and August 17th, and love kids and camp? Come work, live, and play with us this summer! Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, a premier overnight summer camp for youth in Southern New England, is seeking a Supervisor for Healthcare Services for our residential services.
Located on nearly 1500 forested acres in the Town of Becket, nestled within the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is an independent YMCA camp which operates programs serving hundreds of campers. Boasting over a century of tradition, our industry leading programs include the Camp Becket for boys and Chimney Corners Camp for girls, the Travel & Service Programs, and Becket Day Camp.
Time Commitment:
Ideally someone would be willing to live on-site with use for the full summer between June 17th
and August 16th. If shorter commitments may yield more candidates, then we would ideally
prefer a candidate to commit to at least 4weeks: June 23rd to July 19th or July 21 to August
16th. We also are looking for someone who may only want to work weekends between June
23 and August 16th, to complement a steady live-in candidate and offer some reprieve.
Accommodations and Amenities:
On-site housing include a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with air conditioning, full kitchen, and high
speed internet. Partners/significant others (including a dog) may also live in residence (they
must pass all applicable background screenings and medical clearances). Breakfast, lunch,
and dinner are available at our dining halls. Our beautiful 1400 acre campus includes 2
waterfronts and miles of trails to enjoy. Nearby cultural venues include Tanglewood Music
Center(summer home of the Boston Symphony), Jacob Pillow(renowned dance
performances), museums, and a plethora of additional summer tourism attractions.
Program Discounts:
If a candidate has age eligible children for our day camp (ages 5-12) or resident camps (ages
8-15), applicable program discounts would likely enable their children to participate for free.
Day in the Life:
There are 2 infirmaries (one at each resident camp). Each infirmary is staffed 24/7 with a
nurse, EMT, and a medical assistant to provide medical care for approx. 300 campers and
175 staff at each infirmary. The Nursing Supervisor would provide clinical leadership and be
on-call to serve as a point of escalation for the nursing layer. The Nursing Supervisor (NP or
PA) would visit each infirmary 1-2 times daily to check on campers (occasionally staff) who
were admitted to the infirmary or had an appointment. Typically, this would involve evaluations
for strep (running a rapid test), impetigo, running a fever, etc. and be able to treat/prescribe as
needed or refer to Urgent Care/ER for further care as needed. BCCYMCA contracts with the
Berkshire Medical Care system for medical control and standing orders and 24/7 telehealth.
This role can expect to spend some extra in the first week of each camp session helping the
infirmaries understand the care needed for each group of campers.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the medical team, Medical Director, Camp Directors, and Chief Operating Officer.
- Review medical records prior to camp season. Prepare and deliver training program for medical team. Maintain on-going professional supervision of medical team.
- Provide leadership for medical services and ensure medication administration is efficient and compliant.
- Provide Health Care services at their assigned camp, including emergencies, illnesses, in-patient care, sick calls, and transport of patients to specialist or hospital, medication administration, etc.
- Communicate with camper/participant families as needed/appropriate.
- Provide the camp leadership with daily reports and trends. Inform camp staff of health issues and necessary care as needed.
- Help maintain health records files, daily log, and treatment book, etc. Ensure the completion of all paperwork submit all forms in a timely fashion.
- Help maintain medical equipment, supplies, first aid kits, medicines, etc.
- Help to ensure that the Infirmary is kept clean, quiet, and prepared to deal with emergency and on-going health care at the camp.
How We Take Care of You:
Starting rate at $65-75/ per hour commensurate with experience. On-site housing in 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with air conditioning, full-kitchen, and high speed internet. Meals providing by our excellent dining service. Eligible for up to 8 weeks of enrollment for your children in our Day Camp and significantly reduced rates for our residential programs. Opportunity to make a difference at a premiere summer camp in New England while living and playing in the culturally rich Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
What makes Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA unique?
Mission: Helping youth discover their potential through life-changing experience and relationships.
Values: We believe that everyone deserves opportunities to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive environment driven by community, commitment, belonging and compassion.
INCLUSION STATEMENT
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where campers, participants, families and staff can discover their authentic selves. Through leadership, strategic planning, recruitment, training and program development, we strive to be inclusive in our practices and promote equity and opportunity for all individuals. We respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of every member of our community.
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is an equal opportunity workplace and Employer of Choice. We believe our strength lies in embracing our differences through a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Reach out to Matt Scholl at mscholl@bccymca.org to inquire.
