Charge Nurse

Roundup River Ranch; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundup River Ranch seeks a Charge Nurse to lead medical care for campers during the season. You will supervise on‑site care, train staff and volunteers, and collaborate with the Nursing Director and Medical Director to ensure safe, high‑quality care.

The role requires pediatric nursing experience, Colorado RN licensure, and BLS/PALS/ENPC. This is a 40‑hour weekly, seasonal position with on‑site duties and shift coverage including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s of Science, Nursing
• Pediatric nursing experience and camp experience preferred
• Colorado RN license (or compact state licensure)
• Current BLS and PALS or ENPC certification
• Malpractice insurance is required (reimbursed)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medical Team, Camp Program Staff, and Cabin Life Team to ensure campers receive high‑quality medical and basic care.
• Provide coverage in the Depot and act as a float to assist cabin nurses/volunteers.
• Respond to medical emergencies and lead with ND/NM and volunteer providers.
• Run Medical Check‑In at the Denver Bus on Arrival Days.
• Be part of the Seasonal Leadership Team to support daily camp operations.
• Provide routine and emergent clinical care on‑site (med distribution, procedures, point‑of‑care tests).
• Provide overnight on‑call coverage and 24‑hour backup as assigned.
• Communicate with campers’ physicians/parents as needed.
• Maintain daily Code Cart checks, refrigerator checks, and weekly narcotic counts.
• Administrative duties include supporting ND and NM, scheduling, and nurse assignments; coordinating staff calls to families; mid‑week and staff medical team check‑ins; assisting with staff training; maintaining confidentiality; contributing to camp leadership; ensuring medically safe programming; assisting with orientations.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Emergency response

Physical fitness

Camp supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s of Science, Nursing

Pediatric nursing experience and camp experience preferred

Colorado RN license or compact state

BLS and PALS or ENPC certification

Malpractice insurance required

Job description

Title - Charge Nurse

Department - Medical

Location - Camp, Residential

Reports To - Nursing Director

Status - Full-time, Seasonal

Classification - Exempt

Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours - 40

POSITION SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse supports the medical safety, health, and wellbeing of campers at Roundup River Ranch when camp is in session and during on‑site programming. This is a leadership role that supports medical operations during seasonal staff training and summer camp sessions. This is a seasonal opportunity for a uniquely qualified and experienced nurse with pediatric experience preferred. This position requires a highly motivated and inclusive team player who finds working with children with life‑altering diagnoses to be rewarding. In collaboration with the Nursing Director (ND), Nursing Manager (NM), and Medical Director this position provides direct nursing care to campers and supports other staff/volunteer nurses similar to a charge nurse in a hospital setting. This position supports the training of staff nurses and medical volunteers, as well as providing training and education in basic medical protocols for non‑medical staff and volunteers involved in the direct care and support of campers. This position will report to the Nursing Director and will also work closely with the Nursing Manager.

Seasonal Dates May 18th - August 6th including leadership and staff training as well as designated camp days on/off per camp schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities - Clinical

• Job Duties as described in Summer Staff Nurse Job Description are expected in addition to those listed below.
• Collaborate with the Medical Team, Camp Program Staff, and Cabin Life Team to ensure that campers are provided with the highest quality medical and basic care needs.
• Provide coverage in the Depot (medical facility) and serve as a ‘float’ to assist cabin nurses/volunteers as needed in their cabins. This includes but is not limited to Medical Coverage at high‑risk program areas as well as covering for nurses during breaks. Provide direct medical care and support as needed based on a cabin’s medical acuity and need.
• Respond to Medical Emergencies and provide leadership in collaboration with ND/NM and volunteer providers and nurses.
• Responsible for running Medical Check‑In at the Denver Bus every Arrival Day. This will be supported by Camp Staff and volunteer nurses as well as RRR staff.
• Be a part of and collaborate with the Seasonal Leadership Team to support the day‑to‑day camp operations including Behavioral Health Lead(s), Cabin Life Lead(s) and Program Lead(s).
• Work with the provider and nursing volunteers to provide routine and emergent clinical care to campers on‑site (including distribution of meds, medical procedures, point‑of‑care lab tests).
• Provide overnight on‑call coverage and 24‑hour backup coverage as assigned by the ND.
• Provide updates and communicate with campers’ referring physicians, medical providers, and parents/guardians when requested or needed.
• Responsible for daily Code Cart checks, refrigerator checks and weekly narcotic counts. Responsible for helping track missed medication deliveries with ND and NM.

Job Responsibilities - Administrative

• Provide administrative support to the ND and NM as needed. This may include helping create Session Medical Schedules and nursing assignments, preparing Medical Check‑In forms, and creating Camper Medical Alert List.
• Coordinate, organize and monitor Summer Staff Nurses in making phone calls to camper families before each session. This will include updating medications/medical needs, medical information, and verifying pre‑camp application information with parents/guardians.
• Perform 1:1 Volunteer Mid‑Week Check‑Ins and Seasonal Staff Medical Team Check‑Ins as directed by ND.
• Assist Medical Team with summer staff training, including teaching of camper specific diagnoses, emergency procedures, medical equipment and other training as needed. Also provide this training to non‑medical and medical volunteers during orientation for camp sessions.
• Follow camp standards of confidentiality for all camper and staff medical records.
• Camp Leadership
• Work with Camp Program and Cabin Life Staff to ensure medically safe programming
• Assist with planning and participating in staff and volunteer orientations

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Clinical proficiency with medical procedures, equipment, protocols used at camp
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Basic computer skills required
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert protocol.
• Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.
• Be able to move items or people. This will require the strength and mobility to push, pull, lift, and carry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Associate’s of Science, Nursing
• Pediatric nursing experience and camp experience preferred
• State of Colorado Registered Nursing License (or licensure in a compact state)
• Current BLS and PALS or ENPC certification
• Malpractice insurance is required and can be purchased at http://www.nso.com (reimbursed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Based / Indoors 50%
• Desk / Computer work 40%
• Sitting 40%
• Outdoors 50%+
• Standing 45%+
• Walking / Moving 50%+
• Lifting/Carrying Up to 50lbs
• Driving Occasional‑Often
• Special Requirements - This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract, and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgment indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.