Licensed Practical Nurse/ Camp Medical Director

Louis August Jonas Foundation - Camp Rising Sun
6 Rising Sun Lane
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
United States
Category LPN's/ LVN's
Summer Camp - Overnight
Sleep-Away Camp
Experience Required
Security Clearance Required
Job Start Date
6/12/2024
Job End Date
8/31/2024
Application Closing Date
5/17/2024
Pay
$772.00 to $1,136.00 Per Week
Job Description

Seeking a seasonal Medical Director / Camp Nurse (NYS-licensed RN, LPN, NP, PA, EMT) from June 12th through August 31st at our full-scholarship international ethical leadership camp in Rhinebeck, NY. Room & board provided; option to commute from home for local residents. Assistant Director position also available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Treat all illnesses and injuries on site and provide consultation to staff handling illnesses and injuries off-site.
  • Supervise and schedule medical staff to ensure 24-hour coverage (2-3 team members and 2-4 volunteers).
  • Communicate with healthcare providers to make appointments, arrange for hospitalization, and set up follow-up care, as needed.
  • Communicate any reportable illnesses or injuries to the local Health Department.
  • Maintain camper and staff health records, including incident reports, in a confidential and professional manner.
  • Maintain and dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, in accordance with standing orders, in a safe and organized manner.
  • Communicate with parents about campers' medical conditions, as needed.
  • Maintain adequate supplies in the Health Office and at other locations, such as the pool, vans, and the hiking trip first aid kits.
  • Purchase and organize supplies within a budget; track all spending.
  • The Assistant Medical Director assists in all of the above, and serves as acting Medical Director when the Medical Director is off-site.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

  • June 12 – August 31, 2024

COMPENSATION

  • Competitive salary paid bimonthly, based on experience
  • Room & board (this is a residential program)
  • Workers compensation

Benefits:

 

  • Flexible schedule

 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Drivers License (Preferred)
  • NYS Medical License as outlined in the position description (Required)

Work Location: In person

Camp Rising Sun (CRS) is a residential summer international leadership program for promising 15-16 year-olds selected from over 25 countries each year. CRS has been operating our fully-funded program in Rhinebeck, NY since 1930.

The mission of the Louis August Jonas Foundation is to develop in promising young people from around the world a lifelong commitment to compassionate and responsible leadership for the betterment of their communities and the world. We seek to foster an appreciation of both diversity and our common humanity, to expand intellectual horizons and heighten artistic sensibilities, to develop leadership abilities and self-reliance in a safe environment, and to offer and demonstrate a philosophy of living to serve society through the pursuit of humanitarian goals.

Visit our website at www.lajf.org for more information.

Job Requirements
  • Must be a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or Emergency Medical Technician licensed to operate in the state of New York.
  • Must possess current certificate in an approvedFirst Aid training program.*
  • Must possess current certificate in an approvedCPR training program.*
  • Should have prior experience working with youth. Patience, a calm demeanor, and excellent organizational skills are required.

*Approved CPR/First Aid training will be provided for free during staff training if needed

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Employer

6 Rising Sun Lane
Rhinebeck NY 12572
United States
Louis August Jonas Foundation - Camp Rising Sun Jill Fieldstein
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