Camp Nurse - Sleepaway Camp

Job Description

Job Description

If you are a healthcare provider, why not take the healthcare office to camp! Girl Scouts Sleepaway camp is coming, be a healthcare hero and join us!

Join us in leading unforgettable adventures in the great outdoors.

Camp Winacka - A traditional rustic camp with spectacular views. The camp features a pool, miles of hiking trails, green building including a new environmental center and two lakes.

Campers choose from programs focusing on aquatics, horses, arts and adventure.

Camp Whispering Oaks - Features a sports field and basketball court tucked amongst oak and pine trees, unique stargazing venues, abundant wildlife and a small, close-knit camp community.

Campers choose from programs focusing on science and space, outdoor skills, sports, theater and the arts.

Your Summer will look like this :

Girl Scouts San Diego is looking for RN's to serve as the Healthcare Supervisors this summer at each of our Resident Camps.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and administering a comprehensive program of health and safety for all campers and staff, in accordance with council, Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Associate standards.

• Oversee all aspects of health and wellness including basic first aid and response in emergencies, to meet the needs of campers and staff.
• Organize, maintain and utilize resources for serving the health and medical needs of campers and staff, including setting up and maintaining the health center and keeping an adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to GSUSA, Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association standards.
• Complete and file necessary reports such as daily treatment logs, accident reports, health department records and other required reports;

submit these to camp director in a timely manner.

• Make a physical check of campers upon their arrival at camp and review all health records; ensure camper and staff health histories and health exams are current and on file.
• Ensure camp staff orientation on health and safety procedures, precautions, medical services and procedures, clarifying all staff members' role and responsibilities.
• Inform camp director, program directors, specialist and kitchen manager of any allergies, limitations or other pertinent camper or staff health information in a timely manner.
• Ensure healthcare staff coverage is available to staff and campers 24 hours a day in person or by walkie-talkie.
• Report all pertinent admissions to the health center to the camp director. Decides in consultation with camp director if a camper or staff member needs to go to the doctor, needs to be sent home or needs additional parent communication.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What's in it for you :

Compensation : $276.00 - $311.00 daily rate. Plus, room and board and meals.

• Spend the summer outside and enjoy nature in SoCal.
• Make lifelong connections with the camp team.
• Experience problem solving, team building, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Create unforgettable memories in the lives of campers making a long-lasting positive impact!
• Internship credit (Universities may provide college credit working at Camp)

This is a temporary seasonal employment opportunity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Here's what it takes :

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Able to work the full summer camp season - June 3, 2024 - August 11, 2024
• Ability to work with children and staff of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Licensed / certified Registered Nurse or Licensed Prescriber. License / certification must be current and valid for the state of California
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Experience and / or background in school or youth programs. Visiting or public health nursing experience, preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of a resident camp setting preferred
• Ability to make decisions and act wisely in emergencies
• Must submit health history record prior to first day of work
• Attend all staff meetings, pre-camp and in-service training.
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer
• Valid drivers' license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation (Daily and / or occasional travel may be required.

Must be comfortable driving narrow, winding mountain roads with passengers in mini or cargo vans)