Odyssey Teen Camp is looking for nurses!! We are a non-profit overnight summer camp for teens ages 13-18, located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. OTC welcomes gamers, goths, geeks, artists, activists, LGBTQ , --and teenagers with no label at all-- to a place where they can feel safe being exactly who they are.

Strong nursing candidates will be self-initiating and collaborate skillfully as part of a small healthcare team and a large all-camp team, including under stress. Nurses successful in this role balance a powerful work ethic and commitment to Odyssey Teen Camp’s mission, with adaptability, playfulness, and a sense of humor. A passion for providing respectful, compassionate care for trans /gender-nonconforming and neurodivergent teens is highly valued.

OTC offers a fun, rewarding, and refreshing nursing experience. Compensation is $1500/week for RNs and $1100/week for LPNs, with housing and meals provided.

Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assess camper injury and illness
• Independently apply nursing judgment and mindfully adhere to provider’s orders in delivering interventions
• Determine when emergency care or evaluation by an Advanced Practitioner is indicated
• Administer scheduled and PRN medications
• Document all assessments, interventions, medications administered, communication with parents/guardians, and disposal of medical/biological waste accurately and completely
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of Health Hut and equipment
• Review and organize camper health forms and records
• Provide on-call overnight coverage on a rotational basis
• Train camp counselors in first-aid, infection control, head injury response, and allergy awareness
• Collaborate with the Health Hut team, Directorship Team, Wellness team, camp counselors, and the local Board of Health.
• Follow instructions, incorporate feedback, voice concerns, and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Ensure that all Odyssey Teen Camp protocols, local and state guidelines for healthcare provision and camp management, and evidence-based best practices are upheld at all times
• Adhere to HIPPA standards
• Create a positive and inclusive medical environment for campers and staff by respecting pronouns and identities
• Assist in maintaining a camp atmosphere that is comfortable, playful, and supportive for all campers and staff

Nurse requirements:

• Current Massachusetts nursing license (RN or LPN) or ability to obtain before start of employment
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of state guidelines for nursing practice and camp management or capacity to familiarize
• Ability to pass a background check, complete a physical exam, and provide proof of immunizations
• Physical ability to navigate uneven terrain in an outdoor environment
• Attention to detail
• High level of responsibility, accountability, and initiative
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills\
• Compassion, adaptability, and playfulness

Contact our Healthcare Director, Mary Collins, at mary@odysseyteencamp.org with any questions.

Or apply now! online at https://www.odysseyteencamp.com/camp-nurse-jobs/

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $1,500.00 per week

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person