RN's & LPN's - Summer Camp (Special Needs) - Upstate New York

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row. Join our team and discover your passion.

AHRC New York City has operated sleepaway summer camps for over 50 years, providing summer camp experiences to over 1,000 individuals and much-needed respite to their families. We take pride in our two summer camps and are successfully accredited by the American Camp Association, (ACA)

AHRC New York City offers a variety of Nursing Employment Opportunities at our two UPSTATE NEW YORK  summer camps, Camp Anne and The Lodge. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide nursing services in a less stressful, more rewarding setting or maybe you are a school nurse looking for a way to earn extra money in a warm and supportive environment. Working in our summer camps will allow you to enjoy nursing again and will remind you of why you wanted to become a nurse. 

RN Salary $1400- $1890 per week                                                                                      LPN Salary $1100-$1485 per week                                                                                        

Responsibilities

• Review camper medical records and partner with parents and staff to create tailored health plans that adhere to campers needs.
• Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
• Provide medical care to the camp community
• Maintain accurate record keeping for prescriptions, treatments, and incident reports.
• Dispense medication
• Daily sick call
• Manage inventory of medical supplies

To apply contact:

E. Natali Nikpreljevic

Healthcare Services Director

AHRC Camping & Recreation

eftali.nikpreljevic@ahrcnyc.org

Requirements:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree

• Nurse Graduate or Nursing student to assist in health center

• Current CPR for the Professional and First Aid (These will be provided if you are unable to obtain them prior to the camp sessions.)

• You must have a NY state license, including mandated Infection Control and Child Abuse curriculum.

• Annual PPD test

• Immunization record

• Physician statement of health

• Six-day work week (negotiable), with shifts scheduled daily.

• You must live at camp, unless you live locally

Camp Schedule:

Camp runs for approximately 10 weeks and is broken into sessions according to age. The first three sessions cater to our adult population, (21-65 years old), and the last two sessions cater to our teenagers, (13-21 years old) and children, (5-12 years old) population. Clink on link for the summer schedule: https://www.ahrcnyccamping.org/schedule.

Camp Nurses begin in early June.

Benefits include:

• a highly competitive salary for this field

• a Private air conditioned room with shared bathroom, living area and kitchen on campgrounds

• all meals included

• reimbursement for travel to camp

• Metro North provides easy access to New York City

• many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating.