Long-Term Substitute Registered Camp Nurse

The San Diego County Office of Education is seeking a highly motivated, caring, professional, long-term substitute registered camp nurse to join our health center team from August 25, 2025 - December19, 2025 at the original 6th Grade Camp, Cuyamaca Outdoor School. The residential outdoor education program, in operation since 1946, is located an hour east of San Diego in the 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, elevation 4,000 feet. We connect children to science through nature in a weeklong, hands-on, outdoor education experience. Our health center team is outgoing, hard-working, energetic, and has a genuine desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Position Details:

 Under the direction of the principal oversees, the Long-Term Substitute Camp Nurse maintains, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the health service program at an assigned outdoor school; performs highly skilled professional nursing services and first aid care to students and staff in an outdoor education school. 

Essential Functions:

• Oversees, maintains, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the health service program at an assigned outdoor school.
• Works under a doctor’s standing orders to provide nursing care for sick students and staff members.
• Provides health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and students and administers first aid.
• Organizes, maintains, and utilizes adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of camp staff and students. Cleans and maintains health center, medical equipment, and linens.
• Maintains accurate and detailed medical records according to state and SDCOE standards, including preparing and utilizing a daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Dispenses medications.
• Reviews all student health forms.
• Contacts school nurses, school staff, and parents.
• Responds to questions from schools, staff, and parents regarding Outdoor Education safety and health services.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures in safety and health-related areas and interprets these policies and procedures for staff and community.
• Prepares and distributes first aid kits to camp staff and throughout camp; ensures supplies are re-stocked as needed.
• Develops health services goals and procedures; evaluate and monitor practices and procedures related to effective techniques and health and safety requirements; recommend practices for improvement.

Salary and Compensation Plan:

Long-Term Substitute Camp Nurse Compensation Plan: $41.07 hourly rate; starting on August 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025; 40 hour work week, hours vary per day and could include some evenings.

Meals provided during program; on-site housing available.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A combination of training and experience providing direct health care services or emergency medical assistance.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, adaptable personality, and strong work ethic.
• Strong organization and communication skills, both oral and written.

Certificate/License Requirements: 

• A current California Registered Nurse license and a copy must be attached to online application.
• An original Registered Nurse license must be presented prior to appointment.
• RNs are required to maintain their license.
• A current American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification with AED Certification 

Apply Online:

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/2006841 

For additional information, please contact Dustin Burns at 858-290-5982 or duburns@sdcoe.net

http://www.sdcoe.net/cos