Camp Nurse

Seeds of Peace Camp; Maine; On-site; USD 34,132 - 36,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camper discounted tuition rates

Job summary

A residential summer camp in Maine is seeking a Summer Camp Nurse for its Health Services Team. The role involves distributing medications, diagnosing and treating children, monitoring chronic diseases, and providing first aid. Candidates must have a valid nursing license and experience working with children. The camp runs from June 25 to July 18, with competitive pay ranging from $185 to $200 per day. Additional benefits include camper discounted tuition rates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid nursing license.
• Experience in treating children required.
• Ability to work in a camp environment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Distribute daily medications at meal time.
• Diagnose and treat children and staff after meals.
• Monitor chronic diseases and administer first aid.

Skills

Medication distribution

First aid administration

Chronic disease monitoring

Communication with parents

Wellness philosophy

Education

Nursing certification

Job description

Summer Camp Nurse position available for Camp Session 1: June 25 - July 18 (with additional work available June 12-25). Come and spend your summer as part of our Health Services Team at Wyonegonic! Health Center staff work an average of 5 day week and are paid in a range of $185-$200/Day. Camper discounted tuition rates are included in staff benefits.

Wyonegonic Camps, founded in 1902, is the longest running residential camp for girls in the United States. We offer a traditional resident camp program with an extensive waterfront that offers a variety of program opportunities.

CAMP NURSE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distribute daily medications at meal time
• Diagnose and treat children and staff after meals
• Monitor chronic diseases
• On call for emergencies and administer necessary first aid
• Use standing orders of camp doctor who is located 8 miles away
• Abide by ACA (American Camp Association) Standards
• Follow state “Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics”
• Supervise health and sanitation of camp facilities
• Demonstrate a wellness philosophy
• Listen to staff and children in need
• Communicate with parents when necessary
• Administer medications
• Screen all persons at camp when they arrive
• Care for "in" patients in the Health Center
• Drive children to the MD, Urgent Care or ER
• Set up and replenish first aid kits taken on hiking and canoe trips
• Keep a daily log and other necessary records required by ACA and the State of Maine Health Inspection Program
• Submit paper work for insurance company reimbursement
• Keep inventory of meds and supplies; order supplies
• Enter daily activity and records into the database
• Keep in mind that additional responsibilities may be added or reassigned as necessary