POSITION DESCRIPTION: Summer Camp Nurse
Have you ever dreamed of spending your summers on a private lake . . . spending two months out of the year on a breath-taking property with magical scenery and countless amenities . . . zip lining to your office, creating lanyards during your meetings, and spending countless hours playing gaga and splashing on the aqua park? If you’re a little cra-cra, love coming to work in shorts and a camp t-shirt, and never want to grow up, come join our unbelievable team at Camp Solomon Schechter! Live our mission each day as you get to impact our campers’ Jewish futures. . . . Oh yeah, you can’t be afraid of a little face paint, getting sloppy, or even getting goofy in front of 300 campers and staff. It’s totally a job requirement! Additional perks include 24/7 coffee service, not to mention you gain access to unlimited fruit loops, grilled cheese, and otter pops.
Camp Solomon Schechter is seeking an energetic, responsible, trustworthy, and self-motivated member of our medical team (RN, EMT, LPN). We are looking for someone who will help care for our campers and staff and keep our entire community safe.
Job Title: Camp Nurse
Job Type: Support Staff
Under the supervision/management: Camp Director
General Description
Camp Nurses are responsible for:
· Providing quality care and service to our entire camp community
· Administering medicine and supplements
· Ensuring all COVID-19 protocols are followed
· Maintaining the welfare, safety, and security of all campers
· Establishing and operating a well-organized camp health center
· Promoting a healthy living environment for the camp community throughout the camp season.
· Liaising with visiting doctors and other medical professionals outside of camp
· Clearly documenting (in camp health software)
· Visitations to the Health Center
· Care provided for campers and staff
· Communication with camper parents
· Referrals to medical treatment outside of camp
Qualifications/Requirements
· Active/Current Registered Nurse’s License (RN) for Washington State, required.
· Other licensed training will be considered, such as, licensed nurse practitioner.
· 3+ years of school and/or pediatric/adolescent nursing experience strongly preferred.
· 3+ years working in a clinical setting/environment with children preferred.
· Skills to communicate effectively and promptly with a diverse audience: campers, parents/guardians, staff, medical colleagues, and support staff.
· Current certifications in first aid and CPR.
· Hands-on skills and experiences with maintaining accurate records electronically and keeping an orderly workspace.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain a health history and examination form for each camper, counselor, and staff member;
· Set up a procedure/process for health screening at the beginning of each session including head check for lice, temperature, signs of abuse, and, COVID-19 symptoms check and testing administration.
· Conduct inventory of supplies, set up ongoing process to replenish supplies throughout the season, submit season’s end inventory, compile list of supplies to purchase to open for next season; submit a list of replacements and/or repairs;
· Implement standard processes for health calls, including daily recordkeeping logs, dispensing of pre-packaged medications, disposing of medical waste, and maintaining standard orders from contracted physician;
· Coordinate coverage of health center to ensure 24/7 care;
· Post daily health center hours and basic guidelines in a visible place;
· Maintain a list of physicians, specialists, and dentists in designated camp area to utilize when necessary;
· Schedule appointments with local physician(s) when medical condition necessitates a visit;
· Organize trip, game day, first aid kits including the following supplies: epi-pen, Tylenol, band-aids, bacitracin, Benadryl, butterfly band-aids, sunscreen, etc;
· Communicate promptly and effectively with campers’ parents and/or caretakers to keep them abreast of any medical concerns, etc.;
· Lead healthcare sessions as part of Staff Orientation: health center policies and procedures, how to maintain a healthy bunk environment, answer campers’ questions appropriately;
· Maintain daily accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessments, as well as office visits to area physicians for insurance purposes; promptly communicate accidents/incidents to Camp Director and/or Executive Director when warranted;
· Maintain a well-organized and clean health center environment including bathrooms, campers’ sick areas, and staff living area;
· Assess and evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions to promote healthful conditions;
· Follow the health of all staff, including kitchen and support staff, if illness or injury occurs;
· Evaluate the effectiveness of the health center at the end of the season; evaluation also to include: inventories, staff evaluations if appropriate, camper health/accident incidences, and make recommendations for the next season. Submit a list of supplies necessary to open the health center the next season, as well as any repairs and/or new equipment.
· Other administrative duties as required by the Camp Director.
To Apply:
This salaried position is temporary and full-time for the summer. Room and board included. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted.
Camp Solomon Schechter is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, gender, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, political ideology, national or ethnic origin, disability, actual or perceived medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: Starting salary $1,000 per week (commensurate with experience) – room and board included.
Preferred Dates: June 19th, 2023 – August 9th, 2023.
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to live on-site at the camp from June 17th- August 18th?
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
RN (Required)
Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Full-time
Pay: $1,350.00 - $1,550.00 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid housing
- Paid sick time
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Tumwater, WA 98501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person