Summer Camp Nurse - Day Shift & Night Shift

State of OK JD McCarty Center•Norman, OK

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Camp ClapHans and J.D. McCarty is looking for Camp Nurse to join our team for the summer. This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. They will work with the camp physician to promote good health and care. This position will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, proficient and love interacting with young people. This position is vital in assisting to create and manage nursing care plans. They will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient. This will be a great experience for any Nurse to gain working knowledge in the field of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. Join us for the summer and your bonus is one great adventure! Camp ClapHans is a residential summer camp for kids with disabilities ages 8 to 18 and is an outreach program of the McCarty Center. The camp is located on the center's campus and features two cabins and an activity building that are located next to an 11-acre lake. There are six camp sessions offered each summer with activities for campers that include archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, talent shows and swimming. Our summer staff members consist of Camp Counselors, Camp Leaders, a variety of therapist participation, and Camp Nurses. Each camper is assigned to a counselor with the camper/counselor ratio of 1:1. Prior to the camp sessions beginning, training will be provided to the staff. We are fortunate to have Camp Staff whose personal and educational interests are in the allied health-care fields (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology); special and general education; outdoor recreation; nutrition; and other related fields

Requirements

Degree in Nursing, with current RN or LPN license for the State of Oklahoma.
A minimum of six months of recent medical experience
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
CPR Certification
Background check completion/Passing Drug Test
Coverage needed for the following Summer Camp 2026 sessions: June 1st - June 4th June 7th - June 11th June 21st - June 24th June 28th - July 1st July 12th - July 15th July 19th - July 22nd

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care - Maintain nursing standards while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs.
Create and provide patient care plans as needed or requested.
Communicate with the patient, their family and members of the medical team to achieve the desired goals of the patient-care plan.
Ensure nurse stations are kept clean and stocked with needed supplies and medications.
Collect all medications of campers at camp check in, making sure there is enough medication for the length of stay for each camper.
Make sure medication in not expired and in original container with clear instructions from a physician.
Make sure all medications are locked in the nurse's station at all times.
Observe campers and staff for illness, sickness, or other communicable diseases.
Administer camper prescription medications as directed.
Dispense over-the-counter medications as appropriate.
Keeps a daily medical log and documents on all campers.
Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention as needed.
Demonstrates safety awareness during entire shift to include appropriate lifting techniques, awareness of patient and staff surroundings, using appropriate training techniques i.e., CPR.
Follows agency and department policy guidelines when lifting by using proper body mechanics while performing duties.
Complies with department guidelines for lifting up to 30 pounds and obtains assistance for weights over 30 pounds.
Follows infection control policy, procedures, and guidelines in reporting infectious illness, utilizing isolation procedures, and in practicing proper universal precautions.
Upon notification of the security staff, implement appropriate evacuation procedures, to include gathering patient charts, medication, directing staff and patients, etc.
Observes at all times all areas of camp to ensure optimum levels of health and safety for campers and staff.
During camper check out, return all medication back to parents/guardians in their original container.
Attend all off-campus field trips to provide nursing care as needed.