Nurse

Our Mission: Inspire learning and build community through shared experiences in nature, history, music & art.

Do you love music, nature, food and people of all ages? The Ashokan Center, a 501c (3) not-for-profit, would love to meet you. We are looking for a bright, reliable, energetic, flexible, customer service and detail-oriented to fill the position of Nurse.

This is a full-time salaried position that will involve periodic overnight stays when residential schools visit the Ashokan Center. This position will play a pivotal role in providing for the health and safety of all students (primarily grades 4-6) participating in the Outdoor/Environmental Education Program. When doing overnight shifts, a private lodging room with a bathroom is provided. This is a unique opportunity to work at an exciting and innovative community-based organization that celebrates nature, music, the arts & history.

You must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation. References are required.

Benefits

• Working with a creative, collaborative, fun-loving staff
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks of Vacation and 9 Holidays
• 401k (matched up to %5)
• Meals provided on program days
• All staff training sessions including safety and emergency response are paid
• Access to Ashokan’s 385-acre preserve
• Free admission to all Ashokan festivals, concerts, and lectures

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, and organizing appropriate medical forms for all students
• Communicating with school nurses and teachers to identify students with food allergies, prescriptions, medical conditions, behavioral needs.
• Dispensing medications as per MD orders
• Provide overnight nursing coverage as needed
• Complete student medical sheets for staff to reference.
• Attend meetings at the beginning of school trips to inform/review pertinent medical needs of students.
• Supply and maintain infirmary and ensuring it is in a clean and operable condition
• Assessing injured or sick students while at Ashokan, providing appropriate care, and deciding if they are suitable to continue the program, receive additional care and/or if they must be sent home. 
• Able to identify emergency situations and act appropriately with Ashokan’s Emergency Action Plan
• Maintain medical treatment logs and medication administration records
• Maintain AED devices and keep maintenance logs up-to-date
• Consult with staff directors regarding any unusual medical occurrences or situations during the program

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents/guardians
• Friendly, happy, with a good sense of humor
• Must have nursing experience, RN preferred
• BLS and First Aid Certified
• Pediatric experience
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have a flexible schedule and “on-call” capabilities