Overview
Job Title: Camp Nurse
Schedule: 5 days per week / 2 off (available by cell phone)
Dates of Employment: May 15, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Reports To: Programs Managers; Camp Programs Assistant Managers
Number of Positions Available: 1
Housing Available: Yes
Compensation: $1,200 per week base rate, $1,320 per week for Spanish speakers, 3% boost for returning camp staff.
Program Overview and Job Summary:
KSS offers a range of programs that provide a balance of hands-on science activities, field-based exploration, and adventure programming. All programs are based upon a theme including but not limited to aquatic ecology, forest ecology, earth science, naturalization, health, and leadership.
The Camp Nurse engages with our day, residential, and teen leadership programs. This position is the primary caregiver for each child while on KSS campus and is responsible for planning, administering, and documenting all staff and child health-related situations. Fellow staff, children, and guardians will rely on the Summer Health Care Provider to keep a safe and healthy community throughout the Summer. The Camp Nurse will be expected to adhere to dynamic health guidance and risk management policy set by KSS.
Qualifications:
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
Required Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Minimum Requirements:
Willingness to be ‘on call’ by phone 24 hours a day while programs are in session;
Have an interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children;
Strong work ethic and will work until the job is complete;
Motivation to contribute positively to the KSS at-large community;
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form;
Multi-task efficiently while managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment;
Preferred Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe;
Comprehension of the Spanish language via written and/or verbal form;
Excellent driving record and a valid driver's license.
About Keystone Science School
At Keystone Science School, we believe that the power of inspiring curiosity and critical thinking, through the lens of science, changes lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can problem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world and workplace environment.
Located on Ute land in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Keystone Science School is a historic campus that serves as base camp for our diverse suite of inquiry-based learning programs. We combine hands-on science education with outdoor adventure to create engaging experiences for our students. At KSS, we change lives, we bring fun and laughter to everything we do, we care about each other and those we serve, we strive for excellence, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, and we are committed to serving students from diverse backgrounds. Check out KeystoneScienceSchool.org to learn more!
