What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Nurse position at Old Colony YMCA?
You bring the medical know-how. We’ll bring the s’mores – now hiring for a Camp Nurse for the Summer of 2026!
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Nurse is to provide leadership and supervision to all the staff and create a safe, positive, supportive environment for all participants. The Camp Nurse is responsible for carrying out all duties related to his/her assigned program in a manner consistent with the aims of the Old Colony YMCA. The Camp Nurse will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities will reflect the mission of the Old Colony YMCA, and the regulating agency. The Camp Nurse will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
JOB FUNCTION:
- PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:
- Assist in maintaining accurate and detailed medical records including:
Staff and Camper health forms
Medical Log book of daily visits
Daily reports of restricted activities for campers and staff
Medication Administration Forms
Incident Report Forms
- Assist in the inventory of necessary medical supplies and equipment.
- Assist in developing and stocking First Aid Kits for camp.
- Meet or consult with Camp Health Care Provider as needed
- Assist in providing a staff orientation to health services at camp including:
Overview of standing orders, Infirmary rules, emergency procedures, staff health assessment of campers, accident prevention, universal precautions, and first aid in the camp setting.
- Assist in the collection, storage, and administration of medications to campers and staff
- Treat the medical needs of campers and staff
- To perform any task beyond those assigned, as needed
- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to all fiscal policies as outlined by the Association
- FACITLITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that a clean, sanitary healthy environment is maintained in the nurse’s office
- Attend Overnights
- Maintain personal appearance appropriate for work assignment
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and participate in emergency drills
- Ensure checklists are completed daily
- INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/ VOLUNTEER/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in public relations events sponsored by the Old Colony Y.
- Provide friendly, courteous service to all campers, parents, volunteers, and staff of the Y
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Massachusetts required
- Current First Aid/CPR Certifications
- Ability to lift or assist campers or staff
- Physical ability to get to remote locations on camp property quickly
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of physical examination every two years
- Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
- Certification of good health from a physician