Camp Nurse - Prescott, Arizona

We are hiring camp nurses!
Must be available to live on-site from May 22 to Aug 2.
Summary/Objective:
Under minimal supervision, provide an effective healthcare program by providing direct health assistance, assessment, and medication administration for the campers and staff. Work directly with unit staff and girls as needed. Support and encourage a healthy and sanitary camp community, and actively promote and support Camp’s mission and goals through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to ensure the delivery of a quality experience for campers.

Reports to: Camp Director

FLSA Status: Seasonal- Exempt


Essential Functions:

Program

• Assist in the planning and delivery of pre-camp, in-service staff trainings and weekly meetings.
• Manages and implements the camp’s health care plan and follow medical protocols.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing, and distributing supplies necessary for health and safety.
• Participate in pre and post camp, inventory, and general clean-up as assigned.
• Check and issue First Aid kits weekly.
• Supervise sanitation and safety throughout the camp.
• Provides basic health care and emergency First Aid to campers and staff per physician’s medical protocol.
• Oversee food service needs and coordinate with kitchen staff for campers with chronic health conditions (diabetes, severe allergic reactions) to ensure procedures are followed.
• Maintain and complete necessary records and reports.
• Assist in fun and meaningful activities to campers, model constructive and enthusiastic participation in all program areas.
• Administer camper and staff medications per established procedures.

Staff / Camper Support

• In coordination with the Camp Director create and document camper health information, treatment, assessment, calls to parents/guardians and communicates daily regarding camper or staff needs.
• Provide health care, supervision, and support to camp staff and campers.
• Understand and know staff and campers - help them to respect the faiths of others and to appreciate differences and similarities so that campers get the most out of their stay at camp.
• Develops and facilitates health and safety trainings and/or information sharing for camp staff in coordination with the Camp Director.
• Ability to place needs of girls and camp above personal desires.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Minimum 3-5 years exp
• Must pass background check.
• Current Arizona RN license; and CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license and a safe driving record

Physical Demands:

• Possess mental and physical strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of others (staff and campers) under care in wellness center.
• Ability to live in camp community with other staff.
• Ability to lift/assist campers or staff.

• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs; with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.
• Ability to go without personal electronic devices for a number of days at a time while on duty.

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