Camp Health Center Director (RN or LPN)

Camp Health Center Director (RN or LPN) – Poconos Overnight Camp, PA

Location: Lake Como, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 8 – August 19, 2026)

About Client

A beloved overnight camp tucked into the Pocono Mountains, bringing together 300 campers and staff each summer in a safe, spirited, and tightly bonded community. The Health Center is central to how the camp functions—not a peripheral service, but a core part of what allows every camper to flourish physically and emotionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: RN: $1,200–$1,500/week | LPN: $950–$1,200/week — Based on experience and qualifications; compensation is flexible based on leadership level and family situation

• Shift: One full day off each week; personal time worked into every day

• Benefits Package: Private staff housing; all meals provided; laundry service included; tuition discount for enrolled campers; free childcare for children under 6

Job Summary

This is a command role, not a floor nurse position. The Head Nurse holds final authority over all clinical decisions and Health Center operations for a 300 person residential community, leading a three-person nursing team through an 8-bed infirmary across a full summer season.

Key Responsibilities

• Run daily Health Center operations in an 8-bed infirmary; set up for the season before camp opens and sustain full readiness through closing day

• Build and manage the nursing team schedule for three nurses; distribute time off fairly and plan coverage proactively across the season

• Manage daily medication administration for approximately 30% of the camp population; maintain active coordination with outside pharmacies and providers

• Log and update all health records in real time using the camp’s online health management platform

• Carry out on-site diagnostic testing including strep and other routine assessments

• Certify staff on key medical procedures, with EpiPen administration as a core training component

• Stay ahead of camper health developments; get families on the phone when a situation is clinically significant

• Handle emergencies without hesitation; oversee transfers to local medical facilities when the situation demands it

• Function within established county emergency services protocols, accounting for an average ambulance response window of 25–30 minutes

• Interface with visiting physicians; lock in backup nursing coverage for any window without a physician on-site

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing

• 4 years of professional nursing practice

• 3 years of clinical experience with children ages 6–17

• Proven record leading or supervising a clinical team

• Comfortable and effective teaching clinical procedures to non-nursing staff

• Exceptionally organized with the scheduling discipline to manage a multi-person team

• Fully committed to on-site residential living from June 8 through August 19

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior leadership in school nursing, pediatric care, or a camp health director role

• Makes crisp clinical calls under pressure without second-guessing the decision

• Detail-oriented and well-organized; partners naturally with camp administration rather than working around it

• Shows up to camp life as a full participant—not just a clinician on duty

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.

Salary : $950 - $1,200