Camp Nurse

Supervised by: Camp Director

Salary: $1200-$1800/week (Negotiable based on experience)

Dates: May 27th – August 5th, 2025

Location: Approximately an hour west of Denver, 10 miles from Idaho Springs

Qualifications:

• Background in medical care of children and teens
• Background and experience in camping and/or related fields
• Current RN/LPN/PA Certification
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Organized with an ability to create and maintain systems
• Desire and ability to work with children and young adults in a camp setting
• Desire to work on a team of professionals providing holistic care to children and staff
• Ability to communicate with, relate to, and serve as an example to all campers and staff
• Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for safety and security of campers
• Ability to accept guidance, constructive feedback, and support
• Able and willing to work with a variety of staff members in a calm, collected manner at all times

Pre/Post-Camp Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing of medical supplies for the Infirmary as needed
• Evaluate the medical forms and medication forms of all campers and staff and enter the appropriate information into the camp’s medical management software system; follow-up with families if questions or additional information is needed
• Vaccinations: Review and ensure vaccine compliance as set forth by the State and Institution Standards
• Submit a report at the end of the season covering inventory, recommended changes/equipment, and personnel recommendations
• Set up EHR and EMAR systems for accurate and up-to-date reporting

Ongoing Summer Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary Infirmary liaison to Camp Director and Assistant Director
• Interface with all appropriate camp staff regarding special medical and psycho-social needs of campers and staff, and contact and consult with parents when needed.
• Learn the CampMinder medical system
• Document all medical-related interactions: administration and treatment in the CampMinder EHR (EMAR) system
• Continue to develop a standard of operation for all aspects of the Infirmary in compliance with Colorado Child Care Licensing and CDPHE Rules and Regulations
• Colorado State Standards: Review and maintain Health Center Residential Child Care licensing Standards.  Work in conjunction with state regulators to ensure all safety and procedural standards are met.
• Emergency Response: Training and delegating to camp staff for emergency preparedness and emergency medications.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and care of Health Center space – includes pre and post camp inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment
• Medication  Administration:  Ensure that procedures are in place for the safe delivery of all prescription and over -the-counter medications, per standing orders. This includes administration , documentation, storage, proper disposal, and follow up/evaluation.
• Delegate medication administration responsibilities in compliance with the CDEC
• Medication intake and entry
• For each medication ordered for a camper during the camp session, submit receipt to Camp Director, and enter medication information into EHR system
• Maintain Ongoing Inventory Log
• Log all camper and staff visits and parent communications in CampMinder and paper forms if and when there is no internet access.
• Liaison to Camp Doctor
• Maintain Illness Log per CDPHE
• Track communicable diseases in line with the CDPHE
• Prepare hand-offs to relief nurses and MDs

Daily Summer Responsibilities:

• Maintain logs, forms, and camper/staff files, primarily recording medication administration and treatment logs accurately in Shwayder Camp’s EMAR system
• Answer Infirmary phone line
• Review all medication administration and treatment logs at the end of the day
• Call camper parents for campers that meet the criteria for a call home after consulting the Director or Assistant Director
• Attend to any sick campers and staff
• Strip, change beds, and clean rooms as needed
• Restock and straighten examination and wellness rooms
• Meals for inpatients: Assist in pick up, delivery, and clean-up of meals served.
• Assist in the checking and scoring of all cabins for Cleanest Cabin Award before lunch, if interested, and if time permits
• Update Camp Director daily of campers staying in Infirmary and campers visiting regularly
• Coordinate all emergency hospital and urgent care visits
• Communicate with Camp Director any time a camper parent is contacted

Additional duties and benefits

• Directly responsible for the cleanliness and care of living space – includes pre and post camp inventory of cabin
• Participate in staff orientation and any on-going staff development programs throughout the summer
• Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all camp programs
• Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of all campers at all times
• Adhere to goals, mission, and philosophy of Shwayder Camp of Temple Emanuel
• One 24 hour day off per week; 6 day work week
• Room and board provided

To Apply, go to https://shwayder.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App

If you have any questions, please contact Rose Savage Levenson, Camp Director, levenson@shwayder.com or by calling 303-388-4013.