What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse position at Camp Winaukee?
THIS IS A LIVE IN SUMMER POSITION THAT REQUIRES RESIDENCY AT CAMP WINAUKEE - AN OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS. GORGEOUS LAKESIDE LOCATION ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. COME FEEL THE MAGIC OF SUMMER CAMP NURSING.
Summer Camp Nurse
CAMP WINAUKEE
With over 100 years of tradition and legacy, Winaukee is a premier sleep-away camp for boys based around athletics but anchored in a traditional camp experience. We believe in the soul of Winaukee, the legacy we create together each summer, and the lifelong impact this can have on our campers and staff.
Winaukee Values
Spirit is boys enjoying the experience of camp with a mindset of gratitude and never wasting a second!
Brotherhood is boys developing meaningful personal relationships with other campers and our incredible staff
Community is treating everyone with the same level of respect, showing humility, and recognizing everyone’s contribution to the greater good.
Sportsmanship is about character and making the right choices on and off the field
Camp Nurse Responsibilities:
- Dispense meds
- First aid for minor injuries
- Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
- Daily sick call
- Weekly health checks
- Communicating specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff
- Medical record keeping
- Liaising with local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies
- Make sure transitioning doctors are informed of Health Center procedures and current medical issues
- Communicate with parents
- Accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments
- Be a "summer mom/dad" to our campers
- Participate in camp activities and events
Qualifications and Requirements to be a Camp Nurse:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree (or nursing student-to assist in Health Center)
- Must be available for at least 4 weeks, 7- or 8-week availability highly preferred
- Flexible-- able to adapt to different environments and schedules
- Confidence in nursing skills
- Responsible, hard-working
- Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
- Strong assessment abilities
- Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
- Enjoy an active lifestyle
- Team player
- Willing to obtain appropriate state Nurse licensure (camp will reimburse)
- ER and/or pediatric unit experience preferred, but not required
- New nursing graduates and nurses with families are welcome
Additional Benefits and Perks for a Camp Winaukee Nurse:
- Full room and board for the duration of employment
- Room for growth and continued seasonal employment
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $800.00 - $1,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid housing
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Camp
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location