Camp SOAR Nurse
Camp SOAR Nurse
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Job Description
General overview:
Camp SOAR (Special Outdoor Adaptive Recreation) is an overnight camp for children with special needs ages 719. The purpose of camp is twofold; to offer fun and social activities for the campers and respite for the families.
Campers are partnered with a onetoone dedicated volunteer counselor who assists them in making the most of their Camp SOAR experience. Parents know their child is having a wonderful time making new friends and gaining independence while in a safe and caring environment.
Camp SOAR is run as two oneweek sessions July 1218 and July 1925 at a camping facility in Williams Bay Wisconsin. The campers and staff all sleep in airconditioned cabins and all meals are provided.
Position Purpose:
The camp Nurse will evaluate and treat campers and staff for minor injuries and illnesses administer prescription and overthecounter medications keep a log of health center visits and identify health problems serious enough to require a physicians attention.
Essential Job Functions:
- Caring for the medical needs of campers and staff at Camp SOAR
- Helps lead nurse oversee the health and wellness of approximately 45 campers with special needs and 65 staff.
- Safeguarding the campers and counselors prescription medications; administering the medications at the prescribed dosages and hours.
- Safeguarding and administering overthecounter medications and first aid treatment as needed
- Provide prescribed health care and/or first aide to campers and staff with general health concerns and document in Health Log. Communicate health concerns with parents. Alert appropriate camp staff to health concerns on a needtoknow basis.
- Maintain health center record and camp health forms.
- Be present at camper checkin of camp session to go over health care needs and medications with parents to ensure the proper care for campers during their week.
- Reports to onsite lead nurse and camp director
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
- LPN or RN
- BLS CPR certification
- Ideal candidate would live on camp site (in a building no tents) and be onsite Sunday morning Friday morning July 914 and/or July 1621. We also train the counselors on the Saturday before the week starts attendance on the Saturday is optional but strongly encouraged.
- Prior experience with pediatric nursing desired but not required.
- Strong nursing assessment abilities.
- Responsible hardworking friendly and personable.
This position is paid a stipend for his/her services for the week based on experience.
To apply or if you have questions please contact: Lindsay Nitardy Camp SOAR Coordinator
job description is intended to provide a basic outline of a Camp Nurse. It is by no means an allinclusive description.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
