The Seeds of Peace Camp is seeking an on-site Nurse Practitioner, RN, PA, MD or equivalent to become part of our team.
We are seeking passionate medical professionals to provide high quality camper and staff care as part of the Health Center team this summer. This position will be working with a team of nurses, with support from a local pediatrics office. The Health Center supports our entire Camp community, including campers and staff members from different racial, economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
Seeds of Peace Camp creates an inclusive environment for youth from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to come together to participate in dialogue, waterfront, arts, sports, and community-building activities in a supportive Camp environment. The Health Center team plays an important role in monitoring the wellbeing of campers. While medical positions are paid, we also welcome medical professionals interested in volunteering with us to apply. Part-time, Full-time and per diem positions are available.
Responsibilities include
- Participate in staff training to deliver information on medical services
- Conduct COVID-19 on-site testing and symptoms monitoring when needed
- Implement COVID-19 protocols and communicable disease plans as necessary
- Conduct basic health screenings of campers and staff who are arriving and departing Camp during the sessions
- Review, process and keep files of participant health records and related paperwork
- Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures
- Organize, manage and stock Health Center and first aid supplies as is required for serving the health and medical needs of all summer participants
- Administer daily medications and keep daily medical log for all treatments and medications
- Provide injury management and acute care for campers and staff
- Responsible for contacting parents concerning camper health status as needed
Possible Physical Aspects of the Job
- Ability to lift or assist campers and staff
- Ability to use a telephone, smart phone, computer/email and fax machine
- Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain
- Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the Camp
- Ability to communicate with guardians, staff, and administration about participant health concerns
- Possess endurance to meet emergency needs
Qualifications
- RN, MD, DO, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
- Current CPR or PALS certification
- Experience with both pediatric and adult acute injury care
- Desire to and/or experience working with young adults
- Experience and sensitivity working with diverse populations
- Awareness of intersection of mental health and physical health in adolescents
- Willingness to work in Camp environment in rustic setting, including some night shifts
- Has licensure from compact state with New Mexico and/or willing and able to become a licensed RN in the state of New Mexico (Seeds of Peace will compensate for licensure). View the list of compact states.
Benefits
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- Private room and board and contracted rate included
- Work with amazing people from all over the world
2025 Seeds of Peace Camp Dates
- July 1: Staff arrivals
- July 2-6: Staff orientation & training
- July 7: Camper arrivals
- July 28: Camper departures
- July 30: Staff departures