JOB DESCRIPTION

The Painted Turtle seeks to reach beyond illness, to inspire children with

chronic and life-threatening illnesses to become their greater selves.

Title: Nursing Director

Department: Medical

Reports to: Health Center Director

Status: Full-time; year round

Location: Offsite; at camp for session specific needs

Updated Date: November 2021

Summary: A unique opportunity to manage the nursing program at a world-class medial specialty camp for children

with chronic medical conditions. Founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, The Painted Turtle provides an

exhilarating, medically safe camp experience for campers whose conditions require medical supervision by specialty

physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. Reporting to the Health Center Director, and in collaboration with the

Health Center Director and the Health Center Director, the Nurse Director is responsible for ensuring the safety, health

and well-being of campers, family members and staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

California RN license required

5 years of pediatric acute or critical care preferred

Experience as a manager, charge nurse or other leadership position preferred

Master’s Degree a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative

Participate in Partner relationships-coordinate with Medical Specialty Teams (Disease-specific expert group of

advisors & collaborators)-collaborative summer and family weekend program development and operation

Participate in all “session planning meetings” to ensure the coordination of medical and program activities

Maintain and update list of referring institutions, nurses, social workers, child life and other auxiliary medical team

members with Camper Recruiter (CR).

Will set-up, maintain contacts and accounts with local pharmacies, hospitals, EMS, Fire Departments (for obtaining

needed medications, laboratory procedures, transport, biomedical QA, waste removal, etc).

Update, maintain and assure accuracy of medical information in the camper/staff computer database.

Maintain required federal and state records and reports regarding the use of narcotics and restricted medications

at Camp.

Ensure the Well Shell meets all applicable regulations and standards of the State of California Dept of Health, OSHA

and the American Camping Association (for example, record keeping of campers and staff, biomedical waste

disposal etc.)

Develop medical education program and resource materials for nurses/ camp staff.

Prepare for site visits from regulatory agencies

Work in coordination with Health Center Director (HCD), Medical Director (MD), Nurse Manager (NM) and Camp

Director (CD) for daily health surveillance of campers and staff

Responsible for knowing and adhering to the policies and procedures contained within the Camp Manual.

Participate in MAB meetings as directed

Submit feedback/reports from each session experience to Health Center Director

In conjunction with Health Center Director review annual budget in relation to medical staff and medical program

operations

Rotating administrative call during camp session with Health Center Director and Nurse Manager

Camper Selection Process – year round program and summer sessions

Assist in camper admissions selection process with HCD, CR, Medical Specialty Team (recruitment, referral,

screening, selection)

Assist in reviewing individual health status of campers and staff before and during camp sessions with follow up

post camp if necessary.

Staffing- year round and summer

Develop staffing needs and recruitment strategy for summer and weekend programs

Provide job descriptions for staff nurses, volunteer nurses and allied health professionals

Coordinate recruiting, screening, verification of qualifications, selection, assignment and evaluation of nurses and

allied health professionals for summer and weekend programs.

Create medical staff housing assignments for each session

Supervision Of The Well Shell During Camp Sessions - Summer and Weekend Programs

Create a healing, welcoming environment within The Well Shell and provide an atmosphere of good morale and

well – being among the camp family

Ensure that medical staff follow The Painted Turtle medical policies, procedures and delivery systems for campers

and camp staff

Schedule 24 hour nursing coverage during camp sessions

Maintain adequate medical coverage according to standards of safety at all high risk program areas- horses, ropes

Design, participate and implement medical staff training and orientation with Health Center Director

Design and participate in medical overview for general staff orientation

Provide direct care as needed within scope of practice and doctors orders :

Prepare, distribute, and administer scheduled medications to campers, staff and volunteers including PO, IM, SQ,

and IV routes

Administer scheduled medical treatments to campers, staff and volunteers

Administer emergency treatments to campers, staff and volunteers as ordered

Provide appropriate first aid per orders

Schedule and obtain lab studies, arrange transport of specimens to appropriate laboratory and follow up on results

to be reviewed

Coordinate transport of camper to other medical facility when health needs arise

Act as a resource and role model to medical staff , camp staff and volunteers (answer questions, provide in-services)

Consult with camp staff to verify that all campers are provided with a healthy and safe experience consistent with

each camper’s medical condition.

Communicate with appropriate camp program personnel concerning campers’ diagnosis, care, and treatment

needs – “special consideration sheets”/ information sheets

Ensure the confidentiality of camper and family medical information and records is maintained

Assist in supervision of and/ or participation in any patient or family medical education activities in coordination

with HCD and program staff.

Maintain communication with families and referring physicians about significant health-related developments that

present while child is at camp

Prepare and distribute medical equipment and supplies to program areas and cabins on and off-season (ex: first

aid kits, backboards).

Supply and maintain appropriate supplies, equipment and medications in the Well Shell to support campers and

staff during programs at Camp. Will maintain inventory lists and update before, during and after the summer

program and throughout year.

Anticipate, prepare and assure supplies and equipment are available for individual campers with special needs

Assure medications and procedures are administered properly and appropriate records are maintained.

Assure cleaning/housekeeping of Well Shell is maintained according to standards

Educational Activities-year round

Actively participate in staff and volunteer orientations (provide specific orientation for summer nurses, volunteer

nurses and physicians, camp staff)

Review and update health care/medical component of Camp Manual

Assure accuracy of camper medical information data sheets provided to staff

Act as health care resource for staff and volunteers, answer questions and provide in-services throughout camp

program.

Outreach / Development/ Awareness- year round

Help coordinate the medical camp staff and facility in participation in Painted Turtle community relations

programs and special events on site

Speak to medical professionals and potential donors/sponsors who may visit during sessions

Speaking engagements, presentations at hospitals, clinics, nursing conferences, schools of nursing for awareness

and recruitment of campers and staff

Available to submit articles to newsletters to appropriate constituents for awareness

Steward relationships with hospitals and medical supply vendors for ongoing medical supply donation

OUR CORE VALUES: Community, Trust, Courage, Heart, Vision, Compassion, Joy
The Painted Turtle community evokes positive and impactful change through a trust that holds us accountable to the
graceful understanding represented by our compassion. The courage to stand up for our vision is at the heart of our
intentional leadership; and so we are joyful in each and every present moment.

The Painted Turtle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, veteran status, disability status, or any other federal, state or local protected class. We encourage
applicants from a wide variety of identities and experiences to apply.

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Christine Cook, HR Manager at christinec@thepaintedturtle.org
Please visit The Painted Turtle’s website at www.thepaintedturtle.org.

Salary commensurate with experience