Make it an unforgettable summer. Bring your kids to camp, for free!
SAFREST Resources has partnered with a Jewish summer camp in Waupaca, WI, an 80-acre, lakefront facility that gives campers the opportunity to explore, take on new challenges, and make friendships that last a lifetime.
We are seeking a full-time Nurse in residence for a 10-week opportunity, June 1 - August 9, 2024.
The Nurse is the primary health care provider for the camp. The Nurse supervises health and cleanliness standards, works with the Director and staff, and helps provide a comprehensive health care program that meets the needs of the campers and staff. The Nurse is committed to upholding the mission and vision of the camp. Responsibilities: Ensure that each staff member and camper has on file a health history, physician's exam, and immunizations on file; review to address specific needs and restrictions Plan and implement a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff Maintain an inventory of supplies and place orders, when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies Follow appropriate medical protocols, including record keeping in the online medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders Coordinate 24-hour coverage of the health center Distribute camper and staff medication at specific times (breakfast, lunch, dinner, nighttime) Implement sick-call hours for 30 minutes after each meal Make needed appointments with medical and dental personnel in the community Check and issue first aid kits for trips out of camp and for cabins Participate and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, CPR, first aid and use of universal precautions for infection control Prepare accident/incident reports as needed Monitor the health of all campers and staff including maintenance and kitchen Meet with the Director daily to update on all health matters and concerns Prepare a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories, camper reports on health problems and make recommendations for the following season Qualifications: RN or LPN licensure Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting Ability to give and take constructive criticism A self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, manage, and counsel staff to maximize their skills A team player; recognizes the importance of group success Comfortable managing and working alongside others who have different work styles Comfortable working with children who have different learning styles Compensation: Salary: $1,300/week Travel stipend: Up to $350 Free camp enrollment for your kids (grades 2-9)
