Each summer UW-Madison hosts several youth camps. UHS is seeking energetic registers nurses to join us in supporting the youth camp programming at UW-Madison, May 2023 through August 2023.
The Youth Camp Night Nurse position works as part of a health care team to support the wellness of minors participating in residential (overnight) camps on the UW Madison campus. Working the night shift, these RNs ensure the safety and wellbeing of campers when they are at most vulnerable
Apply now to help create a positive learning environment for participants in this year’s summer camps.
Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to ensure physical and mental well-being.
70% Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being
20% Evaluates current care plans, completes assessments, develops specialized treatment plans, documents medical activity, and analyzes patient data and results to help diagnosis and treat illnesses and diseases
5% Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
5% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
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Education:
Required Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing
Qualifications:
- Proficient in medication administration and documentation - Knowledgeable in needs of pediatric and adolescent population - Competent in the use of a computer - Ability to communication effectively with campers and staff
License/Certification:
Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Active Wisconsin RN license
Preferred BCLS - Basic Life Support Current BLS certification
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: % - %
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 3 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $34.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
- Start date has flexibility based on applicant need. - Youth Camps run from early June through early August. This is for an overnight position (11pm to 7am) for UW Madison Youth Camps - Minimum 10 shifts required - Holidays and weekends required - Required 1 day orientation prior to start date of camps
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to login or create an account to continue. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume/CV and a paragraph on why you are interested and what brings you to apply. You will be asked to provide three references during the application process.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 3rd, 2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
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