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

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, Camp Anne (Ancramdale) and The Lodge (East Jewett). 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.