School Nurse/ EMT - Pali Institute

Pali Institute - School Nurse / EMT (Fall and Spring)

Pali Adventures- Camp Nurse / Camp EMT (Summer)

Pali Institute and Pali Adventures are seeking enthusiastic Nurses or EMT's to join our team of Wellness Center staff caring for students, campers and staff members attending overnight programs for 3-6 days for Pali Institute and a week to several weeks for Pali Adventures. Our nurses and EMT's play a huge role in caring for our students, campers and camp staff while they are away from their home and here at camp.

Pali Institute is looking for a Nurse / EMT for the following schedules: Monday-Thursday 8:30p-7:30a

Some weekends, and flexible with coverage if needed.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Provide and oversee care to campers and staff in accordance with the Pali Treatment Procedures.
• Conduct weekly reviews of incoming camper health histories with an emphasis on current illnesses and allergies.
• Oversee and conduct health screenings for incoming campers and staff.
• Communicating health needs of campers to instructors and administration as needed.
• Administration and record keeping of prescription and over the counter medication
• Providing first aid for minor injuries and illnesses.
• Referring more serious issues to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintaining accurate health logs and incident report logs.
• Communicate with caregivers regarding health concerns.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and warm environment in the infirmary.
• Keep clean and prepped sick beds.
• Stay up to date on staff personnel medical information and histories.
• Box and organize all camper health forms for storage.
• Manage health kits for instructor field use.
• Staff members are entrusted with the care and safety of young children in a rustic setting replete with natural and man-made dangers. All staff members must have the ability to respond immediately to an emergency. Any staff member with a disability that may affect the Staff Member's ability to physically perform these requirements should immediately inform the Human Resources Department to determine possible reasonable accommodations.
• All campers should feel comfortable, safe and included.
• The staff member (if 21 and older) may be required to transport campers in camp vehicles in a safe acceptable manner, obeying all posted safety regulations.
• Camp staff must under no circumstance be under the influence, or in possession, of any drugs, alcohol or tobacco products.

Skills Required

• California LVN, RN or EMT license required.
• Experience in pediatric, school, camp, outpatient, urgent care or emergency care is preferred.
• Effectively relate with school age children in a positive and supportive manner.
• Instruct and supervise school age children in a residential camp setting.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Understand and apply pertinent personnel policies, laws, rules, and regulations.

The above description of duties are examples and may go beyond these and include duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

• $22-$30 per hr, DOE
• Full-time
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pali Perks:

Full-Time Employees:

• Education Assistance Program
• Matching Contribution Program
• Camper Benefit Program
• Pali has Heart - Get Paid to Volunteer
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Birthday Bonus
• Anniversary Bonus

Prior to the start of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screening that will be conducted, after acceptance of a formal offer of employment.