Job description

Agassiz Village is hiring a nurses to staff our newly renovated summer camp Health Center for 7 weeks from June 25 - August 15. The camp nurse works closely to monitor the health and wellness of Agassiz Village 150 campers and 70 staff from the end of June to mid-August. Health Center Staff ensure compliance with state and federal laws and American Camp Association (ACA) standard requirements. Maintain an enthusiastic and positive presence to all campers, staff and families. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

RNs, and LPNs, EMTs licensed in Maine are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Possess current CPR certification that is renewed annually and current first aid certifications.
• Must have medication administration certification and injectable medication training.
• Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan;
• Desire to work and live in a camp community.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be highly organized.
• Must have ability to work as a team member.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Agassiz Village.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to all medical emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintaining exceptional customer services with campers’ parents.
• Communication with local pediatricians or family practitioners, who prepare standing orders for the summer
• Ensure each staff member and camper has on file a health history and examination form, as required.
• Set up system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips out-of-camp.
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including recordkeeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Assist with coverage of the health center.
• Post hours for daily medications and health call.
• Assist in making appointments and coordinating care and follow-up services, when necessary, with medical/dental personnel in the community, and contact parents/legal guardians of camp participants before and/or following any visits to the doctor, dentist or a medical/treatment facility.
• Check and restock first-aid kits.
• Maintain camp accident/incident reports and as indicated, report such matters to the camp director and/or physician.
• Monitor the health of all camp staff, providing nursing interventions and seeking physician and other health services, as indicated.
• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest improvements and modifications that would create more healthful conditions.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

On site housing and accomadations are available for this position. Free summer camp tuition for your children ages 8-16.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $900.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following the current CDC and the State of Maine guidelines. Campers and staff will be tested at the transportation pick up sites, before arrival, and then tested again four days later.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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