Camp Paivika - Registered Nurse

Description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO: Camp Director

SCHEDULE: June 8 to August 5, 2026 Training and camp sessions

LOCATION: Camp Paivika – Crestline, CA (Located in the San Bernardino Mountains)

STATUS: Seasonal

DRIVER POSITION: Preferred

DAILY RATES: $500 per day | Onsite lodging and meals provided during sessions

At Ability First, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. Camp Paivika, one of the first fully accessible camps in the U.S., continues this mission by providing life‑changing summer experiences for children, teens, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive medical care and health oversight for campers and staff, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive camp environment for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Working closely with the Camp Director, Unit Directors, and nursing staff, this role oversees daily medical care, medication administration, documentation, and emergency response.

In addition to direct clinical responsibilities, the Registered Nurse supports staff training on camper health needs and serves as a key medical resource for the camp community. This is a hands‑on role ideal for a compassionate, organized healthcare professional committed to safety, collaboration, and mission‑driven care.

• Attend Supervisor, Nurse and Program Staff Training
• Participate with the training team to train staff in the physical care needs of campers including pressure sores, accidents, seizures, bowel & bladder care, personal hygiene, allergies, special diets, use of Hoyer lift and medications & medication procedures.
• Follows procedures outlined in the Camp Nursing Manual and Physician’s Standing Orders.
• Supervises and oversees the work of Licensed Vocational Nursing staff.
• Works closely with the other nursing staff on all pertinent medical issues.
• Directly responsible to the Camp Director but works closely with the Unit Directors in the management of camper care. Consults daily with the Camp Director and other supervisors regarding camper concerns.
• Responsible for all medical care administered to assigned campers and staff and the daily documentation of such care. May include: diabetic management, bowel and bladder care, g‑tube care, trach care, breathing treatments.
• Charts all given care. Nursing notes are to be kept current and thorough and are to be added to the camper files at the end of each session.
• Responsible for the distribution and immediate charting of all medications distributed to assigned campers.
• Responsible for pre‑camp screening (temperature, throat, and general physical condition) of assigned campers and medication check‑in and verification.
• Conducts pre‑camp health screening of staff prior to camper arrival.
• In an emergency, assumes responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Director or associate Camp Director to ensure the safety of all campers and staff.
• the end of the summer program: completes inventory of all medical supplies and submits recommendations for the next year; ensures that all medical records and pertinent documentation is complete and turned in to the Camp Director.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

• Must be a registered nurse with a current, valid California nursing license.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs and/or camp experience is desirable.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with severe physical disabilities.
• Must hold current CPR certification.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills consistent with camp rules and policies.
• Must agree to abide by Ability First rules and policies.
• All offers of employment are contingent on passing background check and a pre‑employment physical exam which includes a drug screen.

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