Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 03.18.2023

Hourly Wage: $1250.00/Week

Status: Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 20 – AUGUST 5, 2023)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position Title: Summer Camp Nurse

SUPERVISOR: Divisional Youth Secretaries

The Salvation Army 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application. Summer Camp Nurse

To apply online go to:

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Captain Grant Hall at cascade.youthdepartment@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503)794-3256. Capt. Hall is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

SCOPE OF POSITION: Operate on site medical station under written standing orders, distribute and record staff and camper medications, serve as on-site advisor for hospital visits.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Qualifying certification for camp and conference facility as listed in state organizational rules, as follows (Must be one of the following):
  • A physician licensed in Oregon.
  • A registered nurse licensed in Oregon.
  • A practical nurse licensed in Oregon.
  • A national Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer.
  • A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course or equivalent.
  • A person currently certified as completing Wilderness Advance First Aid, or better, from a national recognized provider.
  • A currently military medical corpsman.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth, teens, and young adults.
• Strong professional clinical demeanor and medical problem-solving skills.
• Steady and dependable in crisis situations.
• Possess good organizational, communication, and administration skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate desktop or laptop computer and access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Ability to read, write and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer health history and immunization record intake and review provided medical history during the registration of all arriving campers.
• Inform, in writing, the food service manager of all documented food allergies/intolerance/disease.
• Inform, in writing, counselors of medical concerns/issues regarding campers.
• Administer all medication to campers and staff daily during sessions as indicated by prescriptions.
• Administer first aid and care for minor illnesses and advise if offsite treatment is needed.
• Facilitate over-night care for ill or injured campers in the nurse’s station.
• Notify parents of the incidents involving their child at camp by phone, letter, or sending a copy of their “History at Camp” form as soon as possible.
• Keep accurate records: Medication Administration Record (MAR) forms, daily medical log, camper medical history, incident reports.
• Secure Nurses Station whenever not in use: both building entrance and inner medical room doors.
• Upkeep Nurses Station with the assistance of service crew: sanitize, launder bedding, dispose of medical waste.
• Keep an ongoing and accurate inventory of all health and medical supplies, ordering as needed.
• Stock and issue first-aid kits to assigned personnel.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to campers
• Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Specialist, Divisional Youth Secretaries and/or Camp Administrator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift, unload, and move medical supplies and medication storage containers.
• Can run up to 0.25 miles in under five minutes to get additional help if required.
• Can roll a person (up to 200lbs) onto their side.
• Can wear common healthcare latex and vinyl gloves.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. on occasion up to 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor and high noise levels

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform 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 accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Experience

• Qualifying certification for camp and conference facility as listed in state organizational rules, as follows (Must be one of the following):
• o A physician licensed in Oregon. o A registered nurse licensed in Oregon. o A practical nurse licensed in Oregon. o A national Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer. o A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course or equivalent. o A person currently certified as completing Wilderness Advance First Aid, or better, from a national recognized provider. o A currently military medical corpsman.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)