Camp Nurse
Mercer Island J Camp
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary
Description

Do you need a break from your job at the hospital or ambulance, or are you a school nurse on summer vacation? Spend time at J Camp! We are looking for camp nurses to work for a week or more this summer. Position pays $35 to $40 per hour depending on experience. Nurses receive free camp tuition for their children*. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor the health and physical wellbeing of campers and staff. 
  • Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and staff. 
  • Collect accident/illness reports throughout the camp day. Track trends and make recommendations based on reports. 
  • Document the care given to each camper and contact the family of the camper at the discretion of the Camp Director. 
  • Ensure the safe storage and usage of all medication, including delivery and tracking. 
  • Review basic first aid with staff. 
  • Review health forms and share information with relevant parties, including dietary restrictions. Contact families in advance of their attendance regarding missing forms. 
  • Be on call for off-site locations, including but not limited to Herzl Ner Tamid, Seattle Jewish Community School and the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. 
  • Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC. 
  • Follow all medical and emergency procedures at the SJCC. Make recommendations to the Camp Director for policy updates if applicable. 
  • Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.  
  • Other duties as assigned. 

*restrictions apply

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   


Education/Experience:  

  • Current Registered Nurse’s License (RN), EMT Certification or other similar certification for Washington State required  
  • 3+ years of work in a medical field preferred 
  • Experience with children preferred  

For more information on the SJCC and benefits please visit us at https://sjcc.org/about/services/employment-at-the-j/


Salary Description
$34-$36 per hour, plus free tuition for children*