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RN'S & LPN'S - Summer Camp (Special Needs) - Upstate New York

AHRC NYC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

East Jewett, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The nurse will manage camper medical records, create tailored health plans, and provide daily medical care to the camp community. Responsibilities also include dispensing medication, maintaining accurate incident reports, and managing medical supply inventory.

Qualifications

You are a licensed RN or LPN with current CPR and First Aid certifications. You will be responsible for reviewing camper medical records, ensuring the health and safety of the camp community, and providing direct medical care, including dispensing medication and managing sick calls.

Must Have Skills for ATS

RN

LPN

CPR

First Aid

Infection Control

Child Abuse curriculum

Medical record keeping

Job Description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated

AHRC New York City has operated sleepaway summer camps for over 50 years, providing summer camp experiences to over 1,000 individuals and much-needed respite to their families. We take pride in our two summer camps and are successfully accredited by the American Camp Association, (ACA)

Job Description

AHRC New York City offers a variety of Nursing Employment Opportunities at our two UPSTATE NEW YORK  summer camps, The Lodge (East Jewett) and Camp Anne (Ancramdale). Are you looking for an opportunity to provide nursing services in a less stressful, more rewarding setting or maybe you are a school nurse looking for a way to earn extra money in a warm and supportive environment. Working in our summer camps will allow you to enjoy nursing again and will remind you of why you wanted to become a nurse. 

RN Salary $1600- $2160 per week                                                                                     

LPN Salary $1400-$1890 per week                                                                                        

Responsibilities

  • Review camper medical records and partner with parents and staff to create tailored health plans that adhere to campers needs.
  • Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
  • Provide medical care to the camp community
  • Maintain accurate record keeping for prescriptions, treatments, and incident reports.
  • Dispense medication
  • Daily sick call
  • Manage inventory of medical supplies.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • A Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree

  • Nurse Graduate or Nursing student to assist in health center

  • Current CPR for the Professional and First Aid (These will be provided if you are unable to obtain them prior to the camp sessions.)

  • You must have a NY state license, including mandated Infection Control and Child Abuse curriculum.

  • Six-day work week (negotiable), with shifts scheduled daily.

  • This is a live-in position but if you live locally, you can apply and work shifts.

Additional Information

Camp Schedule:

Camp runs for approximately 10 weeks and is broken into sessions according to age. The first three sessions cater to our adult population, (21-65 years old), and the last two sessions cater to our teenagers, (13-21 years old) and children, (5-12 years old) population. Clink on link for the summer schedule: https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/schedule.

Camp Nurses begin in early June.

Benefits include:

  • a highly competitive salary for this field

  • a Private air conditioned room with shared bathroom, living area and kitchen on campgrounds

  • all meals included

  • reimbursement for travel to camp

  • Metro North provides easy access to New York City

  • many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating.

AHRC NYC

AHRC New York City is a Chapter of The Arc New York. Our Vision A socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Our Mission Advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Equity for People with Disabilities We’re fiercely committed to achieving equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City. At AHRC New York City we support more than 15,000 people annually under our guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives and are part of a social justice movement grounded in our common humanity. Our 5,000 staff are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work to actively create a world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. We’re meeting our objectives by not only providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, but by also calling for change in legislation and public policy, and advocating for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community. We’re an over 75-year-old family governed organization, among the very best champions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City and beyond. The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is great as are the inequities they face in a world that still perpetuates an “us and them” mentality. Now more than ever, we call upon government, corporations, foundations and the public to join us so we can effectively advocate and achieve equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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