Camp Anne serves campers who:

• have a higher level of support needs with their activities of daily living and often need 1:1 staffing in the camp community.

• have more complex health care needs secondary to their developmental disability.

• present with the usual chronic conditions seen in the general population.

• may be unable to express their needs verbally.

The Lodge serves Guests who:

• are fairly independent but need some support with their activities of daily living, with a 1:3 or 1:4 staffing pattern.

• are more able to express their needs.

• present with the same conditions of adulthood as the general population.

Nurses provide comprehensive health care services to campers and staff every day, including:

• daily medication administration

• therapeutic treatments as needed

• first aid and response to emergencies that may arise

• liaison with community health providers

• communication with family members and caregivers to obtain necessary documentation in addition to keeping them abreast to incidents that may occur at camp

Both camps have fully-equipped Health Centers including:

• Emergency Equipment and first aid supplies including AED’s, suction and diagnostic equipment

• PRN medication

• Tube feeding supplies if applicable

• Infirmary beds, should the need for a health center admission arise

In addition to Nurses, the healthcare team is made up of:

• Health Center Clerks, who are responsible for the overall organization of staff and camper files, insurance claims, and ordering of supplies

• Nurse Practitioner, who examines all individuals with complex medical needs upon arrival, who visits twice per session and who is on-call at all times

• Local Physicians, who see campers and staff, and provide consultation

• Local pharmacies, which fill camper and staff prescriptions and provide consultation

• Local hospitals, which provide emergency room care and diagnostic care as necessary

• rescue squads, volunteer squads available 24 hours

Because the demands are great, the ideal camp Nurse will have:

• strong assessment skills

• great patience

• hands-on experience

• a desire to do the most rewarding work of a lifetime

• experience with this population helps, but is not essential.  We are willing to train the right person.

Benefits include:

• a highly competitive salary for this field

• room and board, provided on the campgrounds

• a private room with shared bathroom, living area and kitchen

• air conditioning

• parking is available

• Metro North provides easy access to New York City

• many cultural and recreational opportunities located near both camps, including theaters, concerts, shopping, hiking, and boating

• reimbursement for travel to camp

Requirements:

• You must live at camp, unless you live locally

• Six-day work week (negotiable), with shifts scheduled daily.

• You must have a NY state license, including mandated Infection Control and Child Abuse curriculum.

• Annual PPD test

• Immunization record

• Physician statement of health

• Current CPR for the Professional and First Aid (These will be provided if you are unable to obtain them prior to the camp sessions.)

Contact:

For more information on obtaining New York State licensure, and on completing the required courses, please contact:

Eftali Nikpreljevic (Natalie)
Nurse Coordinator for Camping and Recreation
eftali.nikpreljevic@ahrcnyc.org