Hat Creek Summer Camp Nurse

FIVE18 Family Services Operations Inc. • Brookneal, VA

81d • $300

About The Position

The Hat Creek Summer Camp Nurse will serve in the camp health center, managing the overall flow of health services and maintaining communication with the camp’s licensed prescriber for camper needs. This position does not require prior medical experience but does require an interest in the medical field and the candidate must be at least 21 years old by summertime. The Camp Nurse will gain approximately 300 hours of patient contact experience and will undergo a three-week training program that includes protocols, procedures, games, bonding, and fun activities. The Camp Nurse will be supervised by the Camp Programming Coordinator and will have the opportunity to form lasting friendships with staff and campers alike. The role is part of a team dedicated to improving camp programs and providing an excellent experience for children.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and making a difference
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification before start date
• Participate and successfully complete required pre-summer camp training
• Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and try new things, such as being 30 feet off the ground on a challenge course
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and have a positive attitude
• Experience working in a team environment
• Ability to work Sunday-Friday for 8 weeks
• Ability to pass a background check
• Minimum 21 years-old

Nice To Haves

• Medication Administration Training (MAT)
• Licensed Nurse or Medical Prescriber Equivalent
• Wilderness First Aid Certified

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming as available
• Work collaboratively and in a timely manner with a diverse team
• Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols and procedures
• Help reinforce safe practices in and around all activity sites
• Assist licensed prescriber with collecting and distributing camper medications
• Learn and help to facilitate large group camp songs and skits
• Clean activity sites, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs at the end of each day
• Provide logistical support for all activities during camp sessions

Benefits

• Starting salary of $300 per week depending on experience
• (College Students Only) Scholarship of $1,500-$3,000
• Meals will be provided while summer programming is taking place at camp
• Lodging throughout employment
• Paid training
• Home-base for living, working, and exploring in beautiful central Virginia
• Employment with an innovative company focused on improving the lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed