Summer Camp Nurse (California LVN)

About Camp Tuolumne Trails

Mission Statement

We are devoted to helping those with special needs and those who support them by providing an accommodating environment for healing, respite, education, and recreation.

History

Camp Tuolumne Trails was conceived in 2002 when its founders, Jerry and Paula Baker, started looking for ways to give back. After enjoying a successful career in the semiconductor industry, they felt it was time to move into the world of philanthropy. Many years before, the seed of supporting children with disabilities and special medical needs was planted when their youngest son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Happily, he recovered, but the traumatic experience of caring for a seriously ill child gave them a perspective that would affect the rest of their lives. With this in mind, they established the Jerry and Paula Baker Foundation.

After retiring to the beautiful Sierra foothills, the concept of an accommodating and fully-accessible camp, purpose-built for children with special medical needs was born. In 2005, the Bakers and their team broke ground. In June of 2008 Camp Tuolumne Trails welcomed its first campers.

After a few years of partnering with organizations whose missions also support individuals with disabilities, Tuolumne Trails began to shift its focus. While individuals may age out of programs, they are still in need of respite and recreation. After growing to understand that there was a strong need for programs serving adults in the disabled community, Tuolumne Trails expanded its focus to running its own programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, their families, and returning veterans.

Sixteen years later, Tuolumne Trails continues its quest to be the most accommodating facility in the state, with added amenities and services to enrich the experience of all campers.

The Jerry and Paula Baker Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Visit our website at tuolumnetrails.org for more information.

About the Summer Program

Camp Tuolumne Trails’ offers short-term residential summer programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages. CTT promotes a typical summer camp experience in a safe and accessible setting. Campers are able to socialize, practice independence, and advocate for their own needs in a safe and accommodating environment.

Campers and counselors sleep in fully accessible cabins and participate in a variety of traditional camp activities including arts and crafts, campfires and sing-alongs, archery, field games, naturalist walks and scavenger hunts, gold-panning, hayrides, camp-outs, and many more.

Prior to our campers’ arrival, our seasonal staff participate in 10 full days of staff training. We train our staff in leading activities, service provider “do’s and don’ts”, personal care, and most importantly, how to have fun and create fun for our campers.

Along with work experience and learning skills, seasonal staff have opportunities to connect with other aspiring professionals in a variety of fields. Camp Tuolumne Trails seeks out service-oriented individuals. Many of our past staff members have been aspiring teachers, naturalists, recreation therapists, speech and occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a current, valid California nursing license.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs and/or camp experience is desirable.
• Must hold current CPR certification.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills consistent with Camp Tuolumne Trails rules and policies.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with severe physical disabilities.
• Must be able to reside on site when camp is in session.
• Must agree to abide by Camp Tuolumne Trails rules and policies.
• Must pass Live Scan background check.

Duties and Responsibilities

• May attend Supervisor/Program Staff Training prior to staff orientation.
• Responsible for training staff in the following:
• Physical Care of Campers: pressure sores, accidents, seizures, bowel & bladder care, personal hygiene.
• Allergies, special diets, medications & medication procedures.
• Follows procedures outlined in the Camp Nursing Manual and Physician’s Standing Orders.
• Directly responsible to the Camp Manager but works closely with the Unit Directors in the management of camper care. Consults daily with the Camp Manager and other supervisors regarding camper concerns.
• Responsible for all medical care administered to assigned campers and staff and the daily documentation of such care. Nursing notes are to be kept current and thorough and are to be added to the camper files at the end of each session.
• Responsible for the distribution and immediate charting of all medications distributed to assigned campers and staff.
• Responsible for pre-camp screening (temperature, throat, and general physical condition) of assigned campers and medication check-in and verification.
• Conducts pre-camp screening of staff, each session, prior to camper arrival.
• In an emergency, assumes responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Manager to ensure the safety of campers and staff.
• Acts with professionalism in all circumstances.
• At the end of the summer season: completes end of summer report, completes inventory of all medical supplies and submits a list of recommended supplies for the next year, and insures that all medical records and pertinent documentation is complete and turned in to the Camp Manager.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $225.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Completion bonus
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $225