Summer Camp Nurse - Contract

Benefits:

Free housing Free food & snacks Wellness resources

Cal-Wood is a 1,200 acre scenic mountain setting 15 miles northwest of Boulder. We are a non-profit bringing kids and families together with nature through outstanding environmental education programming. Since 1982, Cal-Wood Education Center has connected diverse communities to the wonders of nature through immersive outdoor experiences. We provide bilingual family programs, school programs, retreats, and research initiatives, with a focus on removing barriers to nature for underrepresented communities.

This summer, Cal-Wood is providing 5 weeks of summer camp programming for students aged 7-17. We are looking to hire a responsible Summer Camp Nurse who is excited to work with kids while living and working in a beautiful mountain setting!

The Summer Camp Nurse will have a unique opportunity to aid our campers in their physical and mental well being, administer medication to students as needed, and provide necessary care while living and staying on our 1,200 acre campus. This role is ideal for school nurses who have the summer off or other health professionals who meet the qualifications.

Responsibilities of the Summer Camp Nurse:

• Provide kind and compassionate care to all campers
• Manage and distribute camper medication, including maintaining the proper paperwork

When students present with illness or injury, provide the applicable care onsite or make the call if a student needs to be sent home or to a hospital for additional care Be alert to the needs of campers and act accordingly and appropriately.

• Communicate the needs of campers to the administrative staff when appropriate.

Be a good role model by demonstrating positivity, cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, chores, sportsmanship, and table manners. Be consistent and fair when enforcing policies and procedures.

• Maintain good public relations when interacting with parents and community members.

Instruct campers on emergency procedures and ensure procedures are followed correctly when necessary.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Support other staff in the arrival, program, and departure of all campers. This includes leading orientation meetings and tours, working with the kitchen staff, and other Cal-Wood departments.
• Participate in debrief meetings at the end of each week and prepare for the following week of programs.

Respond to medical emergencies onsite as needed. Live onsite 24/7 whenever students are present.

Qualities and Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

One of the following qualifications required:

a licensed physician a registered nurse a licensed practical nurse a licensed physician's assistant a certified nursing assistant Medication administration requirement - can be completed after hiring at the employee's expense.

Experience working with children is strongly desired.:

Spanish fluency is highly desired, but not mandatory. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of several in-depth background checks.

Benefits:

$500-$1000/week DOE. Paid bi-weekly All meals provided while at camp and training Housing provided Live and work in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!

• Work with a mission-oriented non-profit organization with future opportunities to stay involved.

25% staff discount on Cal-Wood programming.

Employment dates: June 8th-July 24th

Licensing Requirements:

At each permanent camp there shall be one or more health care providers who shall be responsible for monitoring the overall health of the camp and creating a healthy camp community. A health care provider may be one of the following:

a licensed physician, a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a licensed physician's assistant, a certified nursing assistant, or a staff member who holds a current American Red Cross Emergency Response Certificate or a current certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent.

Any health care provider other than a licensed physician, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse must also hold a current certificate indicating completion of the State Department approved and required medication administration course.

• At least one health care provider shall be at the camp twenty-four (24) hours per day that the camp is in session.
• If the camp health care provider is not a physician or RN, a physician or RN currently licensed in Colorado must specifically delegate authority to any camp health care provider or camp staff member to administer medications. The delegating physician or RN must be aware of the specific medical needs of campers, be available for consultation while the camp is in session, and accept responsibility for monitoring the therapeutic effects of medications administered at camp. As directed by their scope of practice, EMT’s may not administer medications in the camp setting; therefore, an EMT may not serve as the sole camp health care provider. Respiratory therapists may administer medication within their scope of practice.
• All health care providers, except physicians and RNs, must take the Department approved medication administration course and hold a current First Aid and CPR card.