Camp Cobbossee

Camp Cobbossee for boys in Maine is looking for a registered nurse to work at camp this summer Camp Cobbossee is an all boys residential camp located on beautiful Lake Cobbosseeconte serving 230 campers per session and employing 150+ staff.  

Work closely with our health center team which consists of a head nurse, 4 RNs, and 3 nursing students to ensure a safe experience for campers and staff by providing professional health care. Dates: June 12th, 2023 - August 13th, 2023. 

MUST BE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Primary responsibilities include:

● Intake and exit assessments of campers and staff

● Routine daily sick call and administration of OTC medications

● Emergency care to all campers and staff

● Prepare and administer medications daily in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

● Give treatments as needed.  

● Review, update, maintain and file medical records.

● Make appointments for campers and staff with pediatricians, dentists, eye doctors and other health care providers as needed

● Transport campers or staff to nearest appropriate medical facility for non-life threatening emergencies. Transport campers to medical and dental appointments and make occasional trips to pick up prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies

● On call during the night on a rotating basis.

 

Additional responsibilities:

● Monitor and update ongoing list of needed supplies. Stock emergency room and First Aid Kits as needed.

● Prepare and pack medications for camper day trips and overnight trips.

● Laundry duties as needed for persons admitted to the health center for illness and observation.

● Share the duties to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the health center. ● Perform other related duties as needed or requested by the Nurse Manager or Camp Director.   QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: ● Registered Nurse Certification required ● Current State of Maine nursing license, or current license in reciprocal state. Current CPR certification. Can provide help with the transference of license. ● Pediatric experience preferred. ● Current and valid driver’s license, and capable driver able to transport children. ● Excellent organizational skills ● Excellent clinical skills for working independently with pediatric and adult patients ● Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting ● Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication. Basic computer skills. ● Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment. ● Able to maintain and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families ● Show respect for all races, classes, creeds, and backgrounds, and sexual orientations ● Able to execute nursing duties in a varied, indoor-outdoor environment, including negotiating uneven outdoor ground and some medium lifting (25 lbs).

BENEFITS:

● Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (rates start at  $1000/week)

● Join a small team of nursing staff including a total of 5 RNs and 3 nursing students. ● Private room on-site 

● Staff children welcome as campers 

● Beautiful location on Lake Cobbosseecontee

● Nearby three different hospitals/medical centers

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