Camp -Rn
Montefiore Health System
Location
North Charleston, South Carolina
Salary
$63 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Camp RN will provide direct nursing care to campers with chronic kidney disease, ensuring their safety and well-being during camp activities. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring clinical status, and collaborating with the medical team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current New York State RN license and have at least one year of pediatric nursing experience, preferably in nephrology, dialysis, or transplant care. BLS certification is required, with PALS preferred.
Job description
City/State
- Bronx,
- New
- York
- Grant
- Funded:
- Yes
- Department: Dialysis Bargaining
Unit
NYSNA Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: 7 AM-3:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate
$62.63 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Camp Registered Nurse (RN) – Children’s Kidney Camp The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Location: Frost Valley, New York The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) offers a specialized Summer Camp program for children and adolescents who have chronic kidney failure, are on dialysis, or have had a kidney transplant. This program is part of their comprehensive nephrology services designed to address the medical, emotional, and social needs of young patients. The Camp RN will join The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) for a rewarding two-week rotation at the Children’s Kidney Camp located in Frost Valley, New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide life-changing care for children with chronic kidney disease in a traditional outdoor setting. You will ensure that campers receiving dialysis or transplants can safely enjoy the “magic of camp” alongside their peers. Program Details The camp is staffed by pediatric nephrology attending physicians and dialysis nurses, primarily from CHAM, providing a unique, safe, and nurturing environment for campers to connect outside of a clinical setting. Target Population Children and adolescents with chronic kidney failure, dialysis dependent, or with a kidney transplant 2026 Session Dates Session 2: July 12th - July 24th Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to campers with chronic kidney disease, including those receiving dialysis and those with a history of kidney transplant, during the assigned one-week camp session. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established camp protocols. Assess and monitor campers’ clinical status, including vital signs, fluid balance, intake and output, and overall wellness throughout the session. Respond to acute medical needs, minor illnesses, injuries, and urgent concerns that arise during camp activities. Support and assist with dialysis-related care and coordination in collaboration with the on-site pediatric nephrology team and dialysis staff. Participate in daily health assessments, nursing rounds, and shift handoff communication with the Camp Nurse Coordinator and interdisciplinary team. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation related to assessments, interventions, medications, and incident reporting. Collaborate with camp counselors and staff to support campers’ safe participation in scheduled activities, including outdoor recreation, swimming, arts, and group events. Provide emotional support and reassurance to campers and communicate effectively with families, camp leadership, and the medical team as needed. Adhere to all CHAM, Frost Valley, and camp health and safety policies during the assigned rotation. Qualifications Licensure: Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license and Registration Certifications: BLS required (PALS preferred). NYS Infection Control Experience: At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience; prior experience in Nephrology, Dialysis, or Transplant care is highly preferred. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: 718-920-6697; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)