Camp Lead Nurse (Sababa Beach Camp in Virginia Beach)

The Lead Nurse is responsible for attending to all health concerns and needs for campers and staff members. They will provide basic medical care, medication delivery and adhere to common best practice and guidelines. As a member of the leadership team, the Nurse will create a welcoming environment where every camper is comfortable to receive care. They will supervise a second nurse and/or other medical provider. This is a part-time position starting May 2026 (flexible hours) and full-time in-person position at camp in Virginia Beach from mid-June through August 3, 2026.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and camp staff;
• Review and organize camper medical records before campers arrive in coordination with Camper Care Director;
• Provide basic first aid and document the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses;
• Administer and document medication delivery to campers and staff and safeguard medications and materials kept in Health Office;
• Determine when a camper or staff member should be seen by a doctor or be taken to the emergency room for further evaluation and coordinate follow up care, if required;
• Accompany campers and staff, as needed, to doctor, emergency or urgent care visits;
• In coordination with the Camper Care Director and/or Camp Director, communicate medical issues, concerns, and treatment protocols with camper parents/guardians;
• Communicate with camper care team and head counselors regarding specific camper medical issues, needs and care;
• Provide staff training on basic first aid and heat related illnesses during staff orientation and provider reminder trainings throughout the summer;
• Work with Operations Director and food service staff to properly manage allergies;
• Develop schedule for “office hours” ensuring a medical professional is available at the Health Office during afternoon and evening activities;
• Develop and implement on-call staffing schedule and procedures for medical issues that may occur overnight;
• Stock and maintain adequate supply of first aid materials and ensure all Go-Bags are stocked/replenished daily;
• Manage the Go-Bag staff assignments to ensure Go-Bags are taken to each specialty/elective and returned afterwards;
• Update and maintain healthcare standing orders and protocols manual; and
• Setup and breakdown/pack health office at the beginning and end of camp season.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be licensed emergency medical technician, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;
• Minimum of 3 years medical experience working in school, camp or medical office/hospital;
• Current CPR or PALS certification;
• Experience with both pediatric and adult wellness and injury care;
• Awareness of intersection of mental health and physical health in youth and teens;
• Must have proven skill in the use of Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Calendar and camper medical management system;
• Experience mentoring/supervising and training staff; and
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently or for prolonged periods;
• Ability to perform manual labor, work indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to store or retrieve materials.

Compensation: $3,500 – $5,000 per month, pro-rated during PT months; meals and housing included during camp season.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, submit your resume and a cover letter to info@sabababeachaway.org telling us why experiences would make you a good fit for this role.