JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title: Summer Nurse Externship (Nurse Extern) 

Department: Medical

Location: Camp, Office-based, Residential 

Reports To: Nursing & Medical Operations Director

Status Full-time, Seasonal 

Classification: Exempt 

Schedule Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays 

POSITION SUMMARY

This Summer Nursing Externship is a paid, seasonal opportunity for nursing students to care for children with complex medical conditions and learn nursing skills under the direct supervision of an experienced nurse. The Nurse Extern is a part of the Medical Team (Nursing & Medical Operations Director, Medical Director, Clinical Nurse Manager, Summer Staff Nurses, CNA) and medical volunteers. This position is ideal for someone who has a passion in pursuing the field of pediatric nursing and eager to learn. This position will report to the Nursing & Medical Operations Director. Position Dates: May-August. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Through collaboration with the: Medical Team (Nursing & Medical Operations Director, Medical Director Clinical Nurse Manager, Summer Staff Nurses, CNA), Volunteer Physicians/Providers, Volunteer nurses, and Program Camp Staff (Camp Director, Assistant Camp Directors); ensure that campers are provided with the highest quality of basic care needs.  
• Will work within a student nurse’s scope of practice and precept with a nurse each camp session to learn and gain insight into pediatric nursing practices by observation. Malpractice will be under Nursing & Medical Operations Director.
• Maintain and refill First Aid and AED bins throughout camp.
• Refer to assigned nursing mentor/summer staff nurse with all medical/nursing question from campers or staff. 
• Assist Medical Team to sort camper medications into appropriate locations upon camper arrival and departure, along with tasks as assigned by Clinical Nurse Manager or Nursing & Medical Operations Director. 
• Provide basic care and ADLs for campers of their assigned cabin during each camp session.
• Check on staff in quarantine including monitoring their well being and food delivery; and communicating to Nursing & Medical Operations Director or physician on call, of their health status. 
• Participate in summer staff training and support volunteer orientation as directed by session mentor nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager or Director of Medical Operations.
• Under the direction of the cabin nurse, support medication distribution as scheduled/prn to campers.
• Assist with testing of Covid 19 for campers, staff, and volunteers as needed.
• Documentation and record keeping of medical care, including data entry and use of online database and online logbook. Ensuring confidentiality of medical information and medical records at camp 
• Work in partnership with the medical and camp team to provide support and education to camp staff and volunteers.
• Support the volunteer orientation process and preparation as delegated by the Medical Team
• Assist in maintaining inventory with Clinical Nurse Manager or Nursing Coordinator. 

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Be able to move items or people. This will require the strength and mobility to push, pull, lift, and carry.
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert protocol.
• Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Red Cross or AHA CPR Certification
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of Pediatric rotation, or recent graduation
• Related volunteer/work experience in a children’s camp or pediatric environment preferred
• Must be a minimum of 19 years of age

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Based / Indoors 40% 
• Desk / Computer work 45%
• Sitting 40% 
• Outdoors 50%
• Standing 50% 
• Walking / Moving 50%
• Lifting / carrying Up to 50lbs 
• Driving Occasional
• Special Requirements: This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.