Camp RN

United Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry is seeking for Camp Nurses for one of our non for profit clients.

Pay: $45/hr
This camp serves campers who:

• Have been diagnosed as needing a moderate to heavy level of support.
• Have more complex health care needs secondary to their developmental disability.
• Present with the usual chronic conditions seen in the general population.
• May be unable to express their needs verbally.

& Serves Guests who:

• Are higher functioning cognitively and are more able to express their needs.
• Present with the same conditions of adulthood as the general population.

Nurses provide comprehensive health care services to campers and staff every day, including:

• Daily medication administration
• Therapeutic treatments as needed
• First aid and response to emergencies that may arise
• Liaison with community health providers
• Communication with family members and caregivers to obtain necessary documentation in addition to keeping them abreast to incidents that may occur at camp
• Camps have fully-equipped Health Centers including:

• Emergency Equipment and first aid supplies including AED’s, suction and diagnostic equipment
• PRN medication
• Tube feeding supplies if applicable
• Infirmary beds, should the need for a health center admission arise

In addition to Nurses, the healthcare team is made up of:

• Health Center Clerks, who are responsible for the overall organization of staff and camper files, insurance claims, and ordering of supplies
• Nurse Practitioner, who examines all individuals with complex medical needs upon arrival, who visits twice per session and who is on-call at all times
• Local Physicians, who see campers and staff, and provide consultation
• Local pharmacies, which fill camper and staff prescriptions and provide consultation
• Local hospitals, which provide emergency room care and diagnostic care as necessary
• Rescue squads, volunteer squads available 24 hours

Because the demands are great, the ideal camp Nurse will have:

• Strong assessment skills
• Great patience
• Hands-on experience. However, new grads are welcome
• A desire to do the most rewarding work of a lifetime
• Experience with this population helps, but is not essential. We are willing to train the right person.

Perks for the Camp Nurse:

• A private room with shared bathroom, living area and kitchen
• Air conditioning
• Parking is available
• Metro North provides easy access to New York City
• Many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating
• Reimbursement for travel to camp

Requirements needed for the Camp Nurse:

• You must live at camp, unless you live locally
• Six-day work week (negotiable), with shifts scheduled daily.
• You must have a NY state license, including mandated Infection Control and Child Abuse curriculum.
• Annual PPD test
• Immunization record
• Physician statement of health
• Current CPR for the Professional and First Aid (These will be provided if you are unable to obtain them prior to the camp sessions.)

This is a great opportunity. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ancramdale, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location