Registered Nurse at Nature’s Classroom in New England

Nature’s Classroom New England is looking for Registered Nurses for our Spring 2022 season. As a nurse at Nature’s Classroom, you would be responsible for providing care to elementary and middle school students who will be staying on our property for multi-day programs.

 Job Description:

• Provide healthcare to meet the individual needs of students.
• Provide treatment and follow-up based on each medical situation and refer students to a local doctor, hospital, or ambulance services if necessary.
• Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and within the guidelines of the Standing Orders provided by a local doctor.
• Create a MAR for each school and distribute medications as prescribed. Scheduled med passes are 4 times daily (before each meal and before bed) and between those times when necessary.
• Coordinate with the Nature’s Classroom teaching staff, several times each day, to ensure that emergency medications (i.e. EpiPens and rescue inhalers) are with the proper staff for each activity.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.

• Contact school nurses or students’ families to address any questions about medications, medical history, or allergies.
• Inventory supplies and order necessary medical materials equipment as needed
• Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered regarding medical services at Nature’s Classroom
• Stay on-site and be “on-call” at all times while students are on the property (M-F)

Dates of Employment

Start Date: start date varies for each site (Mid February – Mid March)

End Date: June 10th, 2022

Salary

The base salary is $250 per day
Accommodations

• Seasonal housing will be provided
• Meals are provided on-site during the week and a staff food budget will be provided on weekends

Experience and Qualifications 

• RN license in ME, NH, MA, or CT (or ability to acquire it prior to the start date)
• Experience working with elementary and middle school students (preferred but not required)
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
• Must be 21 years or age or older
• Ability to work as part of a team of fantastic outdoor educators
• Ability to live on-site at one of our New England locations
• Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters.
• Ability to quickly get to remote locations on the camp property over uneven terrain.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
• Possess endurance to meet emergency needs.

Locations:

• Ocean Park, ME
• Freedom, NH
• Groton, MA
• Ivoryton, CT
• Lakeside, CT