RN Degree and licensed to practice in the State of New Hampshire.

Feels comfortable and has experience working with children who have Type I Diabetes.

Ability to relate to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds in a close personal, recreational/educational setting.

Understands that the management of diabetes is a principal goal while working with campers and staff.

Good organizational skills.

Experience in camping, schools, hospital, visiting or public health nursing preferred.

Advanced knowledge of diabetes management, insulin pump therapy and site/set changes required.

Medical liability coverage.

Strong interest in children with diabetes.

Pre-camp:  discuss health care, education and safety procedures with staff.

Supervise care delivered by Health Center staff.

Report all hospital visits to camp Medical Director.

Administer insulin and medications under the authority of the camp physicians.

Supervise documentation of ALL medical treatments and situations to include:

-insulin doses, insulin reactions and blood sugars

-sickness, injury, trauma, etc

-medications administered

-ketone tests

-off-site labs

-assessment of diabetes and general health knowledge

Ensure that all records are complete, up-to-date and accurate.

Supervise preparation of first aid kits and reaction packs for emergency use by all counselors for use on hikes, waterfronts and out-of-camp trips; reactions packs for use in activities on camp grounds.  Maintain procedures to keep all fully stocked and ready for use as needed as well as keeping track of any treatment given.

Instruct counselors in current basic first aid treatments as well as protocols for both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.  All such treatments must be reported to the medical staff for inclusion in records.

Instruct counselors how to set up and run cabin testing stations.  Maintain procedures to keep all testing stations fully stocked and ready for use as needed.

See that a physical check of campers is made on their arrival in camp and review any out of the ordinary information from the campers' records with the camp physicians, Camp Director and Program Director.

Schedule needed medical staff according to the daily camp schedule and as needed for events, e.g., hikes, evening program, waterfront, canoe trips, etc.

Inform Camp Director and Program Director of any camper/staff member unable to participate in camp activities or programming due to medical incapacity.

Coordinate any hospital services required with camp physicians and Camp Director.  Campers/staff will be transported in the camp's authorized transportation vehicles, including EMS vehicles as deemed necessary.

Guide all staff in regard to their responsibilities in noting and reporting illness, injury or unsafe practices.

Prepare close of camp evaluation.  Actively participate in Post Camp Key Staff meeting.

Maintain written treatment records of campers and staff.

Recruit volunteer nursing staff.

Arrange for all supplies needed to provide routine diabetes care and first aid/medical care for campers and staff.