Description
Camp Poyntelle Sleepaway Camp Medical Staff Job Description
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ABOUT POYNTELLE:
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1948. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships, and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids in a low-key, fun, and inclusive environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated summer Camp Nurses & Doctors to join our team for an enriching summer experience. As a Camp Nurse/Doctor member, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children of various ages. You will be responsible for distributing medication, checking in on the health of campers, providing emergency medical interventions, and keeping documentation on all medical activities.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency Expectations:
- Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
- Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
- Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
- Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Role Expectations:
- Supervise and ensure the safety of campers during all activities.
- Provide health supervision and interventions for all campers and staff on camp
- Coordinate out-of-camp health related interventions with the directors
- Provide ongoing medical support to campers in the infirmary
- Foster positive relationships with campers by providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding camper progress and any concerns.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of camp facilities and equipment.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to child development and safety protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- LPN, RN, MD, or other certified medical qualification.
- 1–3 years of child-care experience.
- Ability to work on our campsite for the duration of your contract
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
- Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
- Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Camp Poyntelle offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan overnight camping area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.
To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth
based on performance, professional development, and tenure.
WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consider the following:
- Environment, such as an office or outdoors.
- Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.
- Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds, and in certain roles, to lift individuals up to 300 pounds
JOB DETAILS:
Salary Range: $0-$15,000
Location: 584 Cribbs Road, Poyntelle, PA, 18454
Working Schedule: 6/days week - 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Non-Union Position
In-Person
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer
