General overview:
Camp SOAR (Special Outdoor Adaptive Recreation) is an overnight camp for children with special needs, ages 7-19. The purpose of camp is two-fold; to offer fun and social activities for the campers and respite for the families.
Campers are partnered with a one-to-one dedicated volunteer counselor who assists them in making the most of their Camp SOAR experience. Parents know their child is having a wonderful time, making new friends and gaining independence, while in a safe and caring environment.
Camp SOAR is run as two one-week sessions, July 12-18 and July 19-25 at a camping facility in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The campers and staff all sleep in air-conditioned cabins and all meals are provided.
Position Purpose:
The camp Nurse will evaluate and treat campers and staff for minor injuries and illnesses, administer prescription and over-the-counter medications, keep a log of health center visits, and identify health problems serious enough to require a physician's attention.
Essential Job Functions:
- Caring for the medical needs of campers and staff at Camp SOAR
- Helps lead nurse oversee the health and wellness of approximately 45 campers with special needs and 65 staff.
- Safeguarding the camper's and counselor's prescription medications; administering the medications at the prescribed dosages and hours.
- Safeguarding and administering over-the-counter medications and first aid treatment as needed
- Provide prescribed health care and/or first aide to campers and staff with general health concerns and document in Health Log. Communicate health concerns with parents. Alert appropriate camp staff to health concerns on a need-to-know basis.
- Maintain health center record and camp health forms.
- Be present at camper check-in of camp session to go over health care needs and medications with parents to ensure the proper care for campers during their week.
- Reports to on-site lead nurse and camp director
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
- LPN or RN
- BLS CPR certification
- Ideal candidate would live on camp site (in a building, no tents) and be on-site Sunday morning -Friday morning July 9-14 and/or July 16-21. We also train the counselors on the Saturday before the week starts, attendance on the Saturday is optional but strongly encouraged.
- Prior experience with pediatric nursing desired but not required.
- Strong nursing assessment abilities.
- Responsible, hard-working, friendly and personable.
This position is paid a stipend for his/her services for the week based on experience.
To apply or if you have questions, please contact: Lindsay Nitardy, Camp SOAR Coordinator
This job description is intended to provide a basic outline of a Camp Nurse. It is by no means an all-inclusive description.