Camp RN

Job Description

Daily Pay Rate
The Daily Pay Rate for this position is set at $500.00.

Duration of Summer Session at Camp Paivika
June to August, 2025

Camp Paivika: Where Every Day is a New Dawn of Fun and Inclusion!
Are you passionate about making a difference and ready for an unforgettable experience? Camp Paivika, one of the first fully accessible camps in the U.S., is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Nestled in the stunning San Bernardino National Forest, we offer a nurturing and fun-filled environment for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and Down syndrome.

Join Our Team for a Summer of Fun and Fulfillment!
AbilityFirst is looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our vibrant team for an exciting summer camp experience! This unique position offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals with special needs in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do
Attend Supervisor/Program Staff Training prior to staff orientation
During orientation, responsible for training staff in the physical care needs of campers including: pressure sores, accidents, seizures, bowel & bladder care, personal hygiene, allergies, special diets, medications & medication procedures.
Follows procedures outlined in the Camp Nursing Manual and Physician’s Standing Orders.
Supervises and oversees the work of Licensed Vocational Nursing staff.
Works closely with the other nursing staff on all pertinent medical issues.
Directly responsible to the Camp Director but works closely with the Unit Directors in the management of camper care. Consults daily with the Camp Director and other supervisors regarding camper concerns.
Responsible for all medical care administered to assigned campers and staff and the daily documentation of such care. May include: diabetic management, bowel and bladder care, g-tube care, trach care, breathing treatments.
Charts all given care. Nursing notes are to be kept current and thorough and are to be added to the camper files at the end of each session.
Responsible for the distribution and immediate charting of all medications distributed to assigned campers.
Responsible for pre-camp screening (temperature, throat, and general physical condition) of assigned campers and medication check-in and verification.
Conducts pre-camp health screening of staff prior to camper arrival.
In an emergency, assumes responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Director or Associate Camp Director to ensure the safety of all campers and staff.
At the end of the summer program: completes inventory of all medical supplies and submits recommendations for the next year; ensures that all medical records and pertinent documentation is complete and turned in to the Camp Director.