Summer Camp Nurse
About The Position
Join us in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities! About the Role As a Camp Nurse, you’ll be responsible for planning, providing, and documenting medical care for campers and staff while helping create a safe and supportive camp environment. You’ll also educate and support Camp Nursing Assistants and work closely with seasonal leadership to meet the health care needs of the camp community. This is an opportunity to bring your nursing expertise into a unique, active environment while building meaningful relationships with campers and staff.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to pass the required organizational background study
- Must hold an active Minnesota RN or LPN license
- Current CPR certification required
- Ability to lead, coach, and support other staff
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
- Strong initiative and work ethic
- Ability to safely respond to and manage physical aggression and challenging behaviors
- Ability to support participants with daily living needs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, including physical, developmental, behavioral, and complex support needs
Responsibilities
- Provide and oversee medical care for campers and staff, including assessing health needs, responding to concerns, and maintaining required nursing documentation
- Delegate, monitor, and assist with participants’ physical, medical, and daily living needs
- Complete and oversee participant wellness screenings and required health care documentation
- Delegate medication administration and charting to appropriately trained staff and ensure required procedures are followed
- Educate, train, and support Camp Nursing Assistants in necessary health care, physical care, and emergency procedures
- Monitor, document, and communicate health-related incidents, concerns, and day-to-day needs using established systems and tools
- Follow True Friends health care policies, procedures, and applicable requirements
- Work closely with seasonal leadership to support the health, safety, and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers
- Assist with required health care and new-hire paperwork and processes
- Track camp health care needs and help identify and implement solutions as they arise
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Meals and lodging included
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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