CAMP NURSE - Summer Camp 2026

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a seasonal role from June - August and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The camp Nurse will evaluate and treat campers and staff for minor injuries and illnesses, supervise and insure implementation medication policies and procedures at camp, keep a log of Health Center visits, give supportive advice to counselors and other camp staff if requested, and identify health problems serious enough to require a physician’s attention.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee daily operations of the camp health lodge. Providing a welcoming environment to support the health and wellness of campers and staff.
• Supervise EMT, working together to manage the daily responsibilities of the health lodge.
• Provide medical attention to campers and staff with injuries and document in Health Log.
• Ensure that all camp health procedures follow state and industry standards.
• Communicate with camper families to understand camper needs to support diabetes, injuries, and other conditions.
• Distribute and record camper medications.
• Coordinate with Office Manager to maintain records, medical forms, and both medication and visit logs.
• Maintain strict safety protocol according to Camp Lincoln’s policies and industry standards.
• Maintain thorough and timely communication with camper families and camp office.
• Maintain medical supply inventory, communicating needs to supplies in a timely manner.
• Lead staff trainings and meetings as needed.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with campers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising campers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• RN or LPN degree
• Prior camp, ER and/or pediatric unit experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
• Strong assessment abilities
• Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)
• Must maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly.
• Ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to view and enter data on computer for long periods of time.

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.