Outdoor Education Registered Nurse

The San Diego County Office of Education is seeking a highly motivated, caring, professional, registered camp nurse to join our health center team at the original 6th Grade Camp, Cuyamaca Outdoor School. The residential outdoor education program, in operation since 1946, is located an hour east of San Diego in the 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, elevation 4,000 feet. We connect children to science through nature in a weeklong, hands-on, outdoor education experience. Our health center team is outgoing, hard-working, energetic, and has a genuine desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Position Details:

Under the direction of the principal oversees, the Camp Nurse maintains, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the health service program at an assigned outdoor school; performs highly skilled professional nursing services and first aid care to students and staff in an outdoor education school. 

Essential Functions:

• Oversees, maintains, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the health service program at an assigned outdoor school.
• Oversees the work and trains Health Technicians.
• Works under a doctor’s standing orders to provide nursing care for sick students and staff members.
• Provides health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and students and administers first aid.
• Organizes, maintains, and utilizes adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of camp staff and students. Cleans and maintains health center, medical equipment, and linens.
• Orders medical supplies.
• Maintains accurate and detailed medical records according to state and SDCOE standards, including preparing and utilizing a daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Dispenses medications.
• Reviews all student health forms.
• Contacts school nurses, school staff, and parents.
• Responds to questions from schools, staff, and parents regarding Outdoor Education safety and health services.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures in safety and health-related areas and interprets these policies and procedures for staff and community.
• Develops and conducts training programs for staff on emergency medications, students with diabetes, glucagon, seizures, anaphylaxis, and other related health topics.
• Prepares and distributes first aid kits to camp staff and throughout camp; ensures supplies are re-stocked as needed.
• Develops health services goals and procedures; evaluate and monitor practices and procedures related to effective techniques and health and safety requirements; recommend practices for improvement.

Requirements/Qualifications:

A combination of training and experience providing direct health care services or emergency medical assistance.

 Demonstrates a positive attitude, adaptable personality, and strong work ethic.

Strong organization and communication skills, both oral and written.

Certificate/License Requirements:

A current California Registered Nurse license and a copy must be attached to online application.

An original Registered Nurse license must be presented prior to appointment.

RNs are required to maintain their license.

A current American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification with AED Certification

Apply Online:

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1814231

For additional information, please contact Dustin Burns at 858-290-5982 or duburns@sdcoe.net

http://www.sdcoe.net/cos