Summer Camp Nurse

CAMP COBBOSSEE

NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS www.campcobbossee.com

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Work closely with our health center team, which consists of a head nurse, 4 RNs, and 2 nursing students, to ensure a safe experience for campers and staff by providing professional health care.

Dates: June 13th, 2021-August 13th, 2022.

MUST BE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Primary responsibilities include:

• Intake and exit assessments of campers and staff

• Routine daily sick call and administration of medications

• Emergency care to all campers and staff

• Prepare and administer medications daily in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

• Give treatments as needed.

• Review, update, maintain and file medical records.

• Make appointments for campers and staff with pediatricians, dentists, eye doctors and other health care providers as needed

• Transport campers or staff to nearest appropriate medical facility for non-life threatening emergencies. Transport campers to medical and dental appointments and make occasional trips to pick up prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies

• On call during the night on a rotating basis.

Additional responsibilities:

• Monitor and update ongoing list of needed supplies. Stock emergency room and First Aid Kits as needed.

• Prepare and pack medications for camper day trips and overnight trips.

• Laundry duties as needed for persons admitted to the health center for illness and observation.

• Share the duties to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the health center.

• Perform other related duties as needed or requested by the Nurse Manager or Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse Certification required

• Current State of Maine nursing license, or current license in reciprocal state. Current CPR certification. Can provide help with the transference of license.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Current and valid driver’s license, and capable driver able to transport children.

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent clinical skills for working independently with pediatric and adult patients

• Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting

• Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication. Basic computer skills.

• Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.

• Able to maintain and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families

• Show respect for all races, classes, creeds, and backgrounds, and sexual orientations

• Able to execute nursing duties in a varied, indoor-outdoor environment, including negotiating uneven outdoor ground and some medium lifting (25 lbs).

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (rates start at $1000/week)

• Join a small team of nursing staff including a total of 5 RNs and 2 nursing students.

• Private room on-site

• Staff children welcome as campers

• Beautiful location on Lake Cobbosseecontee

• Nearby three different hospitals/medical centers

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• License reimbursement
• Travel reimbursement

Physical Setting:

• Camp

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to spend the summer living in Maine?

License/Certification:

• RN license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location