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:
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.