Summer Camp Nurse

THIS IS A LIVE IN SUMMER POSITION THAT REQUIRES RESIDENCY AT ONE OF OUR 12 OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS! GORGEOUS LAKESIDE LOCATIONS IN MAINE, MASSACHUSSETS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MICHIGAN AND VERMONT. COME FEEL THE MAGIC OF SUMMER CAMP NURSING.

Summer Camp Nurse
CampGroup
Founded in 1998, CampGroup's mission is to enrich children's lives. We do this by providing summer camp experiences that are among the finest available. CampGroup camps are leaders in teaching 21st century skills that are so critical for success in the modern world, and often not a focus of classroom education.

CampGroup's Core Values are:
Human Development
Positive child development is the critical result of our efforts. We also promote positive growth among the adult members of our camp and home office communities.

Excellence
Excellence drives success. Every member of the CampGroup family is expected to strive for excellence in every facet of his or her professional endeavors.

Building Community
The formation of strong, positive, close knit communities is an important element of our camps' identities and the CampGroup culture. CampGroup camps develop their own unique identities. The personal development people experience at our camps enables them to be more positive members of their communities - virtual, camp, school, neighborhood, global etc.

Industry Leadership
We are leading providers of the best possible camp experiences. Our camps provide examples of excellence to other camps. We actively participate, as leaders, in industry-wide events, trainings, communication, and philanthropy. The growth of CampGroup increases the positive impact of the camp industry by providing a greater number of people with the best possible camp experiences.

Camp Nurse Responsibilities:

• Dispense meds
• First aid for minor injuries
• Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
• Daily sick call
• Weekly health checks
• Communicating specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff
• Medical record keeping
• Liaising with local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies
• Make sure transitioning doctors are informed of Health Center procedures and current medical issues
• Communicate with parents
• Accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments
• Be a "summer mom/dad" to our campers
• Participate in camp activities and events

Qualifications and Requirements to be a CampGroup Nurse:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree (or nursing student-to assist in Health Center)
• Must be available for at least 4 weeks, 7- or 8-week availability highly preferred
• Flexible-- able to adapt to different environments and schedules
• Confidence in nursing skills
• Responsible, hard-working
• Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
• Strong assessment abilities
• Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
• Enjoy an active lifestyle
• Team player
• Willing to obtain appropriate state Nurse licensure (camp will reimburse)
• ER and/or pediatric unit experience preferred, but not required
• New nursing graduates and nurses with families are welcome

Additional Benefits and Perks for a CampGroup Nurse:

• Full room and board for the duration of employment
• Room for growth and continued seasonal employment

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Related keywords: camp counselor, summer, summer camp, seasonal, summer camp counselor, child care

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $800.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations