Camp Nurse_E-ALM_711-Camp Department-Overnight

Camp Nurse E-ALM 711 - Camp Department - Overnight

626 Oregon Rd, Lexington, MS 39095, USA Req #34328

Friday, January 24, 2025

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Nurse for Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, Mississippi.

About this opportunity:

Plans, directs, facilitates, coordinates, and monitors the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; reviews medical information and stays abreast of techniques and medical information needed to maintain a healthy environment; offers medical advice to the staff and campers as needed; dispenses medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician’s prescription. Supervises the activities of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provides or ensures orientation is provided that includes standing orders, clinic hours, specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and development of age groups, staff health assessment of campers, policies and contacting parents, transportation to outside health facilities, accident prevention and risk management, nutrition, and first aid in the camp setting.
2. Develops, plans, delivers, and assesses the effectiveness of health-related instruction and training at the camp (i.e., C.P.R., first aid, etc.).
3. Trains the counselors regarding their responsibilities in noting and reporting illness, injury, or unsafe practices and conditions that might contribute to camper or staff accidents.
4. Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards.
5. Assists at registration by collecting Health History Forms and medication and is responsible for all drugs, medicines, and kits brought to camp by campers.
6. Oversees the registration process of checking campers upon arrival at camp for lice and other evidence of illness, injury, or communicable disease.
7. Reviews all Health History Forms (Camper and Staff) within 24 hours of their arrival and identifies any camper or staff who has a health or medical situation that needs to be discussed with the Camp Director.
8. Facilitates the initial set-up of the Health Center; ensures the Health Center area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times.
9. Maintains accountability and inventory of all medical supplies; orders or purchases needed supplies as approved.
10. Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

What we are looking for in you:

Current Registered Nurse certification required, and four years progressively responsible experience supervising nursing activities, preferably in a camp, school, or related environment preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current State License as a Registered Nurse (RN) (state based on camp location)
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Current and Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Nurse position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate Nurse equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/09/2025 – 06/13/2025, and full participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp program will be held 06/16/2025 – 07/19/2025. The anticipation is for every staff member to work the entire summer and is the only way to receive a bonus. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: January 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025. Hire as we go.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly, and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!