Summer Overnight Camp Nurse

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We are hiring a Camp Nurse for our Colorado Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1-5) Overnight Camp in Evergreen, CO. As a home away from home, we provide a safe space for campers to truly be themselves and our Camp Nurses play a vital role in creating this environment.

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. You will work regular clinic hours during camp sessions, but are expected to be available on-call to support time-sensitive camper and staff medical needs

• Position Duration: Training will take place virtually on May 27th, before camp starts. Camps run May 31 through July 31

• Compensation: Pay structure determined by type of position:

  • Parent Nurses: If you choose to have one or more campers attend our camp $600/week plus one week of camp per week of trade! (must sign up to work a minimum of two weeks excluding the week of 6/27 - 7/4)

  • Non-Parent Nurses: $1,188/week. Must be available for a minimum of 4 weeks consecutively either at the beginning or end of season. Camp Nurse will NOT work the week of July 5 - July 10.
    

You can learn more about all our camp locations, programs, training process, and camp philosophy on our Candidate Help Center.

In this role you will

• Oversee the collection, storage and administration of medications to campers and staff following the policies of Avid4 Adventure, State of Colorado, American Camp Association, and local Health Agencies

• Partner closely with the Assistant Director of Operations and Clinic Supervisor with overall clinical administration and operations and in keeping the health clinic in compliance with all regulatory agencies

• Assist in a general health screening of all campers and staff during the summer including a general inspection of cabins, unit areas, showers, bathrooms and observation of general camper and staff health

• Assist in the organization and administration of regular daily clinic hours, utilizing the current standing orders for issuing treatment and medications

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records via our electronic medical record-keeping system, CampDoc

• You will provide direct care to both campers and staff to ensure the wellbeing of all camp residents

• Provide emotional support to campers and staff who are experiencing home sickness, bullying, or other behavioral aspects that affect one’s stay at camp

• Engagement with the campers and staff and be part of the camp experience

Your Background

• Desire to work in a residential camp-based clinic serving children and staff is a must!

• Must be 21 years of age or older by the start of camp

• Current CO Registered Nurse license or licensure in a compact state that is recognized by the State of Colorado. We are unable to accept a Practical Nurse licenses (LPN)

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications, if you qualify -

• Step 2: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Step 3: Potential follow up phone or video call to align on logistics and specifics (especially if you have a camper(s) attend our camps!)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.