Do you truly enjoy working with children? Do you love being outdoors? Is a sense of community important to you? Do you enjoy being flexible? If so, Camp Nursing is a rewarding opportunity to care for others in a non-traditional setting. Working in a camp environment provides a fun, challenging experience and opportunities for growth and leadership in a camp community.
Camp nursing practice can be an empowering and wonderful experience. It is also work. It is a practice setting where comfort with autonomy is necessary, where the working day may not be defined by eight hours, and where the professional nurse is valued. Camp practice enjoys the enthusiasm of young people, the serenity of campfires, and a sunrise over the lake.
Who are we?
Robin Hood is an international, coed residential camp. We have a very unique location on a fresh water lake and ocean in beautiful Brooksville, ME. Our program is ambitious and offers more than 30 activities daily including sailing, volleyball, windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, basketball, baseball, tennis, squash, golf, English riding, archery, swimming, skateboarding, rock climbing, ocean cruising, martial arts, dance, drama, fencing, crew, lacrosse, soccer, scuba certification and more.
Qualifications for Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
- RN or LPN degree
- Flexible — able to adapt to different environments and schedules
- Confidence in nursing skills
- Responsible, hard-working
- Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
- Strong assessment abilities
- Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
- Enjoy an active lifestyle
- Team player
- Willing to obtain appropriate state licensure (camp will reimburse)
- School nurse, ER, and/or pediatric unit experience preferred, but not required
- Nurses with families are welcome
Duties and Responsibilities for Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
- Administer camper (and staff) prescription medications as directed
- Dispense over-the-counter medications as appropriate
- Assess campers and staff who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed
- Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to medical facilities
- Contact parents of ill or injured campers and staff (if appropriate) and update them as necessary
- Review camper medical records
- Document all injuries and care rendered: This involves documentation of all over-the-counter medicines, first aid treatment, communication with parents, doctors or any other off camp facilities.
- Maintain inventory of supplies
- Keep infirmary clean and organized (with assistance of Housecleaning staff)
- Nurses report to the camp owner and receive guidance from the camp doctor.
- Nurses rotate responsibilities for the overnight shift of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Nurses have three days off: one day from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. and two days from 3:00 p.m until 12:00 a.m.
- Summer Session 2024 dates are approximately June 12-August 15.
- Nurses reside on camp premises
Compensation for Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
- The pay scale is between $670-$1600 per week, depending on experience
- Nurses who bring their own cars will be reimbursed for travel expenses to camp.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $670.00 - $1,600.00 per week
Medical specialties:
- Labor & Delivery
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Urgent Care
Physical setting:
Application Question(s):
- Please describe any experience you have as an RN or LPN in the school or camp environment.
Experience:
- RN, LPN or EMT: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Maine: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person