Summer Camp Nurse - Contract
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of several in-depth background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children is strongly desired.
- Spanish fluency is highly desired, but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Free housing
- Free food & snacks
- Wellness resources
- $500-$1000/week DOE. Paid bi-weekly
- All meals provided while at camp and training
- 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.
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