Dates: Earliest availability through August 12, 2024

Schedule: Full-Time, seasonal position, 24 hour shifts, Monday-Friday with flexibility available for the right candidate

Compensation: Salary $2,000 per week plus room and board: Private room with AC, all meals provided, housekeeping and laundry service 

Overview

ASAP Meadowmount School of Music seeks to hire a full-time seasonal Head Nurse/Health Director for our summer program. This person will be responsible for overseeing the health program on campus including a three bed infirmary, ensuring the health and safety of all campers and staff throughout the summer. This position reports to the Camp Director. 

Applicants should be a RN or LPN currently licensed in New York State with First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Meadowmount will cover the cost of a NY State Nursing License for those already qualified in other states, for accepted applicants who apply before March 15. This person must be comfortable working within New York State requirements for a summer camp health professional, and have experience working with patients 13-30 years old. They should work well under pressure and have the ability to interact with staff, parents, and students. Candidates must be personable, flexible, hard workers, team players, and have a strong desire to create a positive, safe, and healthy environment for students and staff alike.

Responsibilities

Supervise health and sanitation on campus for campers and staff

Maintain confidential medical records for campers

Maintain camp's daily medical log

Oversee initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants

Handle health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care

Report required incidents to local health department within 24 hours

Store, prepare, and dispense medications – prescriptions and over-the-counter

Perform daily sick call

Communicate specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets, etc.) to staff

Communicate with counselors, staff, faculty, and parents as needed

Cooperate with local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies

Accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments

Have a plan in place for any communicable disease outbreaks

Maintain infirmary and equipment

Attend staff meetings as requested 

Qualifications and Requirements

Current New York State licensed RN (preferred) or LPN, or the ability to be licensed 

Must be available for live-in 24 hour shifts

Self-directed

Good bedside manner with a friendly and personable demeanor 

Strong assessment abilities

Prior experience with 13 to 30 year olds

Certified CPR for Professional Rescuer and Responding to Emergencies (RTE)

Ability to move quickly, on foot if needed, around the campus to provide emergency first aid and medical evaluation

Wilderness First Aid certification a plus

Prior experience working at a summer camp as a health professional a plus