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Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Summer Camp Nurse

Corps/Department: Salvation Army, King's Lake Camp

Reports To: Divisional Youth and Candidates Secretary (DYCS)

FLSA Status: Temporary, Full-time; Non-Exempt

Dates of Employment: June 18, 2024 - August 5, 2024

Scope of Position: Plan and carry out a total program of health and safety for the camp community. Guide Camp Counselors in their responsibilities for their camper's health and wellbeing. Administer all medications and treatments according to physician's order and maintain all records.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age with a current driver's license with acceptable driving and criminal history reports.
2. Active LPN, RN, or EMS/EMT license within the State of Alaska is preferred. Position is open to students in an accredited nursing program in Alaska, as well.
3. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification.
4. Experience handling medication management is preferred.
5. Prior experience as a Nurse working with children is preferred.
6. Room and Board is provided as Summer Camp Nurse must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.

Essential Functions:

1. Administer health history and immunization record intake and review provided medical history during the registration of all arriving campers.
2. With the assistance of other staff members, examine each camper upon their arrival at camp for lice, communicable diseases, and signs of abuse.
3. Inform, in writing, the Summer Cook of all documented food allergies/intolerance/diseases regarding campers.
4. Inform, in writing, Camp Counselors of medical concerns/issues regarding campers.
5. Administer all medication to campers and staff daily during sessions as indicated by prescriptions.
6. Administer first aid and care for minor illnesses and advise if offsite treatment is needed.
7. Facilitate overnight care for ill or injured campers in the Nurse's Station.
8. Notify parents of health-related incidents involving their child at camp by phone, letter, or email.
9. Keep accurate records of daily medical log, camper medical history, and incident reports.
10. Secure Nurse's Station whenever not in use, including both building entrance and inner cabinet doors.
11. Upkeep Nurse's Station: sanitize, launder bedding, dispose of medical waste.
12. Keep an ongoing and accurate inventory of all health and medical supplies and inform the DYCS of anything that is needed.
13. Stock and issue first-aid kits to assigned personnel.
14. Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to campers.
15. Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
16. Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
17. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
18. Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
19. Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
20. Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
21. Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.
22. Follow the KLC Covenant.
23. Assists with all other duties as assigned.

Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Driver Requirements: Must be a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Cou se.

Work Environment: Regular exposure to weather conditions. Most work is performed in a heated and ventilated setting.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach, handle, finger, push or pull objects.
2. Ability to see and hear at normal ranges with corrective devices, if necessary.
3. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., or more with assistance.
4. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or in inclement weather conditions.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.

Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

Qualifications

Experience

Experience handling medication management (preferred) Nurse working with children (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (preferred) Licensed Practical Nurse (