Summer Camp Student Nurse

Red Pine Camp for Girls
8531 Red Pine Road
Minocqua, WI 54568
United States
Category Student Nurses
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Job Description

Looking for a way to recharge your batteries in a lower demand medical sense how about working as a camp nurse or camp nursing assistant if still in nursing school in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin.

 

Red Pine Camp is seeking a full-time registered nurse and nursing assistant from early June through August 12. Applicants must possess experience in first aid and an understanding of health needs for children ranging from ages 7 to 16.  

Duties include:

·        Reviewing camper health histories

·        Communicating health needs of campers to administration and counselors 

·        Distribution of prescription and over the counter medication

·        Providing first aid for minor injuries and illnesses

·        Maintaining accurate health logs

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Job Requirements
The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician duly licensed/endorsed in the State of Wisconsin. The registered nurse works under the license of and the standing orders issued by the physician at the Marshfield Clinic and will supervise you. Great opportunity!

Healthcare duties:
1. Assists in caring for ill or injured campers and staff both in the clinic and at other sites in camp.
2. Provides first aid
3. Prepares and administers both prescription and OTC medications.
5. Checks-in/checks-out all campers and staff at the beginning of each session.
6. Checks-in/checks-out campers and staff for overnight trips out of camp. 7. Arranges trips into the clinic and/or Urgent Care as appropriate
8. Logs campers/staff in on health log.
9. Remains available by radio at all times unless on time off away from camp.
22. Time off will be coordinated with the Camp Director.

Non-healthcare duties
1. Keeps clinic clean to include: sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom, emptying trash, watering flower boxes, changing linens and cleaning beds.
2. Record keeping including: filing, copying forms and records, and maintaining office supplies.
3. Maintains refrigerator temperature log and AED check log.
4. Maintains adequate stock of OTC meds.
5. Helps with initial set up and packing/terminal cleaning of clinic at end of season
8. Other duties as assigned by Nurse and/or Camp Director

Qualifications:
Current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications

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Employer
Red Pine Camp for Girls
Connie Scholfield
8531 Red Pine Road
Minocqua WI 54568
United States
Red Pine Camp for Girls Connie Scholfield
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