What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hat Creek Summer Camp Nurse position at FIVE18 Family Services Operations Inc.?
Description
JOB TITLE: Hat Creek Summer Camp Nurse
Department: Hat Creek Camp
Job Status: Active
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Camp Programming Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time (Seasonal)
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: Sunday-Friday
This ministry position involves serving in the camp health center. The Camp Nurse will manage the overall flow of the health center, keeping in contact with the Hat Creek Camp’s licensed prescriber for camper needs. Applicants do not need medical experience, but must have an interest in the medical field and be 21 years of age by summertime. The Camp Nurse will gain close to 300 hours of patient contact experience. The Camp Nurse will undergo a three-week training in preparation for summer camp. The training encompasses protocols and procedures as well as games, bonding, and goofiness. The Camp Nurse is guided and supervised by the Camp Programming Coordinator. Our staff form close, lifelong friendships that last long after summer camp is over.
Join a team that is committed to constantly improving our outstanding programs and creating an excellent experience for kids!
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming as available
- Be able to work collaboratively and in a timely manner with a diverse team
- Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols and procedures
- Help reinforce safe practices in and around all activity sites
- Assist licensed prescriber with collecting and distributing camper medications
- Learn and help to facilitate large group camp songs and skits
- Clean activity sites, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs (processing) at the end of each day
- Provide logistical support for all activities during camp sessions
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary of $300 per week depending on experience
- (College Students Only) Scholarship of $1,500-$3,000
- Meals will be provided while summer programming is taking place at camp
- Lodging throughout employment
- Paid training
- Home-base for living, working, and exploring in beautiful central Virginia
- Employment with an innovative company focused on improving the lives of others
Requirements
- A passion for working with children and making a difference
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification before start date
- Participate and successfully complete required pre-summer camp training
- Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and try new things, such as being 30 feet off the ground on a challenge course
- Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and have a positive attitude
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to work Sunday-Friday for 8 weeks
- Ability to pass a background check
- Minimum 21 years-old
Preferred Qualifications
- Medication Administration Training (MAT)
- Licensed Nurse or Medical Prescriber Equivalent
- Wilderness First Aid Certified
Salary : $300