POSITION DESCRIPTION: Camp Nurse

Up to full time during summer season (~ 9 weeks). Salary is commensurate with experience. Expectation to participate in scheduled educational leadership meetings.

Description:

Latvian Center Garezers is seeking an experienced Summer Program Nurse for an exciting opportunity to bring their vision to our summer camp. During the summer programs the Nurse oversees program employees and participants. The Nurse performs the planning and day-to-day administration of medications and offer “walk-in” first aid services on a 24-hour basis.

The Camp Nurse is subject to the Constitution of the Latvian Center Garezers, the rules and regulations of the Latvian Center Garezers, the direction of the Board of Directors of the Latvian Center Garezers and applicable law.

Time Commitment: 

The individual who fills this position will be expected to be on site up to full time during the summer season (~ 9 weeks).

About Latvian Center Garezers: 

The Latvian Center Garezers has several camp, overnight summer camp programs and educational programs for youth of Latvian descent, with the motto “For God and Latvia”. Founded in 1965, our programs have grown each year and now serve over 300+ campers ages 5-18 in one of four summer programs – GBD (day camp for preschool age), GBN (overnight camp 6-11 yrs of age), GSS (11-13 yrs of age overnight camp and junior high educational program) and GVV (14-18 yrs of age overnight camp and high school educational program). Activities include outdoor sports and environmental education programs. Garezers seeks to hire staff that reinforces the development of a love of the Latvian culture and language.

Reports to: Executive Director year round and coordinates with other Program Directors during the summer season.

Position Purpose:

To further the mission of the camp through the development and delivery of first aid, infection/hazard prevention and medication management appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Coordinate schedules, assist the Activities director in the surveillance of activity areas and enable safe operation of all of the seasonal camp activities.

The Nurse provides health leadership and direction for teachers, activity specialists and counselor staff and is responsible for all operations of the Health Center while on duty.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its effective application.
• Must be able to appropriately assess treatment and care for specific patient populations; must possess the ability to understand and react effectively to their unique needs.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Additional Department-specific credentials, as recommended
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license
• Must complete mandatory health history record and examination (application will not be considered complete until submitted)
• Ability to effectively interact with children, youth and parents in the particular program.
• Documented training and experience in working with children or youth in the age group of the particular program.
• Latvian language proficiency suitable for work with campers ages 6-18 is preferred.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to daily interaction with camp counselors, regular meetings with other program directors, other specialists, staff and the executive director.

Essential Job Functions:

• Utilizing the Nursing Process, provides nursing care, as defined by Scope of Practice, to assigned patients.
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines and supervises other members of the nursing health team.
• Serves as an integral member of the Leadership Team, making day-to-day plans and far-reaching decisions about the future of the programs.
• Attend weekly meetings during the summer season.
• Supports counselor staff as a point person for concerns and by implementing wellness and continuing education programs during camp
• Facilitates and provides observation, feedback, and goal setting meetings throughout the camp season for counselor and instructor staff
• Assists the Activity Directors in the design, implementation, and delivering of camp activities that meet the needs and interests of the camp’s target populations (GBN, GSS, GVV) and ensure their delivery in a safe manner.
• Addresses prevention efforts, strategies, and crisis management issues related to campers as outlined in Program Manuals.
• Successfully interacts with other medical professionals

Teamwork and communication:

The Camp Nurse will generally have daily interaction with camp counselors, regular meetings with other program directors, other specialists, staff and executive director.

Equipment Used:

The Nurse must be familiar with the safe and appropriate use of any equipment used in delivery of health and wellness services. (S)He may be called upon to use fire protection equipment, washers and dryers, EMR and specialty program equipment. In some cases, may be asked to drive camp vehicles including golf carts.

Physical requirements: 

• Must possess the strength and endurance required to maintain a schedule of delivery of services.
• Must have the physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• May involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking, based upon needs of camper/patients
• Must be able to assist campers and counselors in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activities.
• Thrive in the intensely communal, active, and long days of summer camp life
• Ability to navigate the rough terrain and have the physical stamina to cope in the rustic environment.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive weekly salary based on experience and  involvement in off-season work
• May utilize the Latvian Center Dining Hall for daily meals at no cost.
• The Director shall be provided with furnished housing at no cost.
• Discounted program fees for children of the Director.

To Apply:

Go to Latvian Center Garezers website employment section and complete required forms garezers.org. Send a letter of intent to the executive director, Ilena Rusmanis.