Nurse

Pali Adventures • Running Springs, CA

11d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Pali Mountain is a premier year-round camp, outdoor education facility, and retreat center located on 250 forested acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. We serve over 50,000 guests annually through three distinct programs-Pali Adventures, Pali Institute, and Pali Retreat-and pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable experiences in a setting that blends rustic charm with modern infrastructure.

Our campus includes over 100,000 square feet of buildings, a 30,000-square-foot dining hall, 850+ beds across multiple sleeping villages, and more than 75 dedicated activity areas, including zip lines, climbing towers, ropes courses, and specialized instructional spaces. Pali is accredited by WASC, ACA, and AEE, and is a proud member of WAIC and AEE.

Join us in making the mountains move.

The camp nurse is an administrative position that is responsible for the health and well-being of students and staff. The nurse is responsible for compiling all vital medical information on visiting students, relaying info to the instructor staff, providing first aid when necessary, dispensing all medications to students, and maintaining accurate logs on all information. They are also expected to maintain a clean and prepped wellness center.

Requirements

• California-RN or LVN license.
• Positive role model for instructors.
• Ability to effectively train instructors during orientation on infirmary protocol.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate (verbally and written) concerns, feedback and information to staff, administration and teachers.
• Must be a positive, assertive leader with strong supervisory and management skills.
• Understand and apply pertinent personnel policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Must have demonstrated good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Must be approachable.
• Must have initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be 100% organized.
• Must be flexible and diverse in philosophies to work with various types of school groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric, school, camp, outpatient or emergency care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Registered Nurse.
• Provide ongoing patient care, ensuring the safety and well-being of children attending camp.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries and illnesses.
• Refer more serious issues to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Supervise medication management, ensuring that all medications are input correctly and promptly.
• Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Oversee the safe storage, administration, and tracking of all medications in compliance with legal and medical guidelines.
• Review camper health histories with emphasis on current illnesses, allergies and physical limitations.
• Communicate health needs of students to instructors and administration, as needed.
• Contact parents of students that require in-depth care, complicated meds, or unique situations.
• Communicate with parents regarding on-site health concerns.
• Complete fast, accurate assessments of health complaints.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries and illnesses
• Refer more serious issues to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain accurate health logs and incident report logs.
• Provide any pertinent information about staff members that affects job performance to the Staff Supervisor immediately i.e. Sick staff being sent home or activity limitations.
• Provide wellness and medical services, focusing on minor injury treatment, illness management, medication administration, and emergency response for campers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and ACA standards.

Benefits

• Free Lunch (when guests are present)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 60 days (if regularly scheduled for at least 32 hours a week)
• Matching Contribution Program
• Pali has Heart - Get Paid to Volunteer
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Birthday Bonus
• Anniversary Bonus

What This Job Offers

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