Summer Nursing Opportunities
Camp Nurse
Be a part of a uniquely positive community.
Mayhew’s Camp Nurse oversees the health and safety of campers and staff by operating the Health Center, conducting first-day camper health checks, looking after ill or injured campers & staff, organizing & administering medications, organizing and maintaining the Health Center & camp first-aid kits, and keeping records of camper visits. Additionally, the camp nurse will need to be prepared to take the lead in managing the response to any potential health emergency/accident/injury at camp.
Details:
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Residential full-time seasonal exempt position from June 21-July 13, 2024 (First Session) and July 19-August 10, 2024 (Second Session).
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Required to live at camp while boys are in residence and work 5-6 days per week.
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Salary will range from $200-$250 per day, depending on experience.
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Opportunity to earn up to $1,000 as an end of season bonus.
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Free room and board in a picturesque island setting.
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Opportunity to be immersed in a uniquely positive and supportive community, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of some very deserving boys.
Qualifications:
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Must be authorized as provided in New Hampshire law to work as a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or physician’s assistant (PA).
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Current CPR/AED/First-Aid Certifications.
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Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record (to potentially transport children for additional care)
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Summer camp, pediatrics, emergency room, or school nursing experience is a plus.
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The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and college-age staff is essential.
Primary responsibilities:
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Ensure that each staff member & camper has a health history and examination form on file.
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Provide health screenings for all campers on the opening day of each session.
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Administer both over the counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times.
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Care for ill or injured campers and staff.
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Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff.
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Utilize approved standing orders as necessary.
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Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities, when necessary.
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Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff.
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Work directly with Mayhew’s on-call doctor, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff.
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Help set-up, maintain, and ultimately close the Health Center
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Assist with other day-to-day tasks as necessary.