Seasonal Infirmary Nurse

Position Overview

The Infirmary Nurse administers medical nursing care under supervision of the Infirmary Nurse Supervisor and attending physicians and within the state guidelines of their licensure.
 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides care and treatment of patients within the medically legally recognized bounds of licensure and as directed by the Nursing Supervisor or Attending Physician.
• Ensures that appropriate attention is provided by the Infirmary staff to the health, safety and welfare of all Philmont participants and staff and in particular, those requiring medical attention. Adheres to the patient’s rights as outlined by the New Mexico Department of Health.
• Assists medical students, and attending physicians in providing in-patient care and treatment as needed.
• Becomes knowledgeable of the infirmary medical record keeping process and ensures that those policies are being followed.
• Assists as needed with medical health rechecks of Philmont staff and participants.
• Provides care of inpatients as well as monitoring diet and visitations.
• Assists the nurse supervisor in the operation of the pharmacy, and medical supply inventories, in accordance with the Philmont formulary and the approved inventory.
• Works within the guidelines of the Philmont purchasing policy to order supplies.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment for patients and other members of the health care team.
• Provides proper care, feeding and visitation of residents and the in-patient records.
• Assist in the continuing education of all infirmary staff and attends and assist e medical students as requested. Suggests to the Chief Nurse, Chief Medic, and/or the Chief of Support those areas which might be appropriate for Medic special training.
• Assists in the preparation and stocking of the Backcountry Camp First Aid Boxes, Program First Aid Kits and Hasty Bags at the start of the season and the re-inventory and storage at the end of the season, as requested by medical services staff.
• Sets an outstanding example to all Infirmary personnel in attitude, appearance, demeanor and professional standards.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in providing an outstanding wilderness experience to all Philmont participants.
• Participates in a close communication relationship with the Infirmary staff to ensure that the mission of the Philmont Scout Ranch Infirmary is fulfilled.
• Makes recommendations to improve Infirmary service delivery.
• Complete other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or ranch management as required
   

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 21 years of age by time of employment.
• Ability to function well in a high-pace and at times stressful environment including workdays in excess of 12 hours.
• Possess a valid New Mexico nursing license or a license from a state recognized by the New Mexico compact and Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Be able to prioritize a wide variety of tasks, make decisions, cope with stressful situations, meet tight timeframes, adjust to unexpected or unscheduled demands, and revise work accordingly.
• Expected to have a solid foundation in clinical and inpatient medical care by working in a hospital, clinical, or school setting.
• Additional experience at Philmont or in emergency medicine is preferred.
• Must be Certified Food Handler. You will be given a code to cover the cost of the class once you’ve been hired.
   

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Be able to lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds throughout the scheduled workday.
• Up to 90% of the workday could be spent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting or crouching.