Are you looking to make an impact this summer? The Fresh Air Fund is looking for enthusiastic individuals to make an impact on New York City youth this summer. Working at camp is more than a job. At camp you'll not only work and be paid, but you'll be a part of a community of excited peers from all around the world, you'll try new things, spend your days by the lake or in the woods, all while mentoring and supporting amazing youth. Since 1877 The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences for youth from underserved communities. Each summer The Fresh Air Fund operates 6 sleep-away camps on two separate properties in upstate New York. Our philosophy is the same, but each camp serves a different age group and population with their own distinct culture. To find out more about each camp, please visit: https://freshair.org/learn-about-our-camps/Position Summary Camp Nursing Staff work in our camp health centers and are responsible for all health-related care of campers and staff. Camp Nurses are the primary medical staff in camp and administer medication, assess medical needs and provide emergency care as needed. Nursing Assistants work alongside our Camp Nurses and assist them with daily routines and camper supervision in the infirmary. The Camp Nurses reports to the Senior Camp Nurse. Responsibilities Responsible for all health-related care of campers and staff at camp. Duties include medication distribution; health education teaching and maintenance; emergency care; referrals to camp doctor; nursing care of campers and staff requiring short-term bed rest; communication of pertinent medical information to The Fresh Air Fund office and parents; and maintaining medical records and logs. Conduct physical screening of all staff and children and reviews their health histories and physical examinations within twenty-four hours of their arrival at camp. Camp Nurses are the primary medical staff in camp and report directly to the Camp Director and Senior Camp Nurse. Follow standing orders issues by Medical Director. Assess the medical needs of any child or staff member entering the infirmary and provide treatment as necessary or refers to medical facility, hospital or specialist. Administer medications as prescribed. Log all treatments and medications administered in staff or camper logbook and in everyone's file. Make periodic checks to ascertain that the kitchen, dining hall, bathrooms and cabins are clean and sanitary. On-call at all times except during scheduled time off. Communicate with Senior Camp Nurse on all serious matters or any staff or camper requiring a visit to a medical facility off camp property. Following consultation with the Camp Director, make mandated reports to Dutchess and Orange County Department of Health about: injuries or illnesses which result in death or which require resuscitation or admission to a hospital; injuries which involve bone fractures, lacerations requiring sutures; physical or sexual abuse allegation; illnesses suspected of being water, food, or air-borne, or spread by contact; an epi-pen administration and potential rabies contact with animals, any 911 call. Participate in camp orientation and training throughout the summer. Nurses are provided with private rooms at their assigned camp and eat meals in the camp dining hall. They are encouraged to participate in the general camp program as much as possible. Time off will be approved by the Senior Camp Nurse and in coordination with the Camp Director and all other camp nurses. Understand that campers come first, and decisions should be made in the best interest of the campers. Explain and enforce the policies, traditions, and rules of camp. Strive to work in a cooperative manner with fellow staff to achieve the goals of the program. Invest time with campers to meet their needs, challenge their capabilities, and serve as a role model during their time at camp. Assume responsibility for the use and care of camp equipment and facilities. Be totally familiar with emergency procedures and follow them when necessary. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State OR must be a graduate of a Nursing Program who plans to take the State Board of Nursing Exam by September 1. Must have or obtain a New York State license. B.S. in nursing preferred; minimum of AA degree required. Must have a current Professional level CPR certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, issued by a certifying agency determined by the New York State Department of Health, or participate in The Fresh Air Fund’s certification course. Must have a current ARC Responding to Emergencies certification or participate in The Fresh Air Fund’s certification course. At least one year of nursing experience is required, preferably in pediatrics. Must be professional, flexible, caring, enjoy working with children and be able to work in a structured residential setting. Must have strong assessment skills. Available for the entire duration of the summer program. Interest in joining a youth development organization and supporting its mission and vision. The Fresh Air Fund requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to apply for reasonable accommodation. Employment Period: June 9, 2024 – August 17, 2024 Compensation: $10,000 - $11,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: None Application Instructions To apply, please submit a Camp Nurse Application. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please. The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.