Camp Brookside Residential Summer Camp Nurse (RN or LPN)
ORGANIZATION: New River Gorge National River
Please visit the new page to apply.
Major Duties
Monitor the health and wellness of 24 campers and 12 staff. Collect, secure, and dispense medications. Order and restock supplies, maintain appropriate records and log books. Attend to injuries and illnesses as they occur, coordinate health care with local doctors. Maintain the health center in accordance to West Virginia State Regulations and the American Camp Association Standards, and communicate health-related information to campers, parents, staff, and supervisors.
Work Location
Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center is located on a 32 acre island in Summers County
approximately 5 miles from Hinton in Brooks, WV.
Work Environment
Volunteer will have frequent contact with campers and staff. Standing for long periods of time, walking, bending,
lifting, and sedentary work is required. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors.
Work Schedule
The Camp is offering three 5-day sessions throughout the month of July. The timeline for the full summer option is July 8, 2018 through July 26, 2018 with a partial option available. Primary weekly schedule would be Sunday through Thursday, 8 am-5 pm (while campers are present) and as needed in the evenings/night, with Friday and Saturday off.
Housing
The nurse is expected to stay in the Caretaker’s residence onsite: 2 bedroom house (private bedroom, share
bathroom) with a living room and eat in/ fully equipped kitchen. Residence is fully furnished, equipped with WIFI,
washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Linens and food NOT provided.
Skill and Qualifications
- Desire to work with children and young adults
- Registered Nurse (RN) preferred but LPN will be considered with a license as required by State Law (the individual can only practice at the level of their certification)
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Nursing in a residential camp setting
- Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care
- Experience collecting, securing, and dispensing medications
Supervision Camp Director or Deputy Director (onsite 24 hours a day)
Contact the park volunteer coordinator to apply: Adrienne M. Jenkins @ adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov or
304.465.2634
More opportunities with New River Gorge National River
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About New River Gorge National River
Location:
104 Main Street, Po Box 246, Glen Jean, WV 25846, US
Mission Statement
For the purpose of conserving and interpreting outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Description
New River Gorge National River is a unit within the National Park Service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
309 Mullens RdHInton, WV 25951
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- First Aid / CPR
- Nursing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1 week or 3 weeks Sunday- Thursday 8-5 daily