QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently licensed as an RN or LPN in the state of Washington. Current certification in First-Aid and CPR.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities. Assist with "break day" duties as scheduled. Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarter. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer. Complete a mid summer and an end of summer brief. Assist with other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

During pre-camp training, discuss health and safety procedures, precautions and routines with staff. Report all admissions to the Health Center to the Program Director. Establish a special time of day for "sick-call" in consultation with the Camp Administrator.  This should follow meals. Guide the counselors in regard to their responsibilities in noting and reporting illness, injury or unsafe practices and conditions that might contribute to camper or staff accidents.  Also, in reporting campers' dietary habits such as failure to eat a variety of foods, rapid gain or loss of weight and any symptoms of disturbance such as restless sleep, nail biting, thumb sucking, bed wetting, withdrawal or homesickness. Check the living quarters and camp for health and safety conditions daily. Administer all medications and treatments according to physicians' order and keep all records of ALL such treatment. Prepare first-aid kits for emergency use to all counselors for use on hikes, outpost camps and trips and instruct counselors in current first-aid methods.  All such treatments must be reported back to the nurse for inclusion with reports. Make a physical check of campers on their arrival in camp and review ALL health records, discussing particular items with the counselors concerned. Be responsible for any drugs, medications and first aid kits brought to camp by campers or staff and use as directed by physician of the camper/staff (according to prescription) Maintain daily treatment "log" and insurance forms as required. In addition to the "Close of Camp" evaluation, make a written report to include:  equipment inventory, requisitions for next summer, treatment records of campers and staff, infirmary and hospital admissions, visits to  the doctor, recommendations for health department and medical examination records, and records for insurance companies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:

By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes.  It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by love for God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

CAMP ARNOLD MISSION STATEMENT:

Camp Arnold is a Christian camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army.  Our mission is to use nature and the great outdoors as a setting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage pro-social behavior and safely provide opportunity to every camper for fun and adventure.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.