Camp Nurse at Chapin

Camp Nurse at Chapin

Job Category: Chapin Requisition Number: CAMPN002532

Posted: March 11, 2026

Full-Time

Chapin School Princeton Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

Description

Join our team as a Nurse and inspire young minds at camp!

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!

The Camp Nurse ensures the health and safety of all on-site campers, team members, and visitors; obtains and maintains health records and documents; administers basic first aid and medications and responds to emergencies as necessary.

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
• Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members' children.

Requirements:

• Education & Certifications:
• Valid license as a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR/AED Certification is required.
• Graduation from an NLN accredited program - BS in Nursing (preferred)
• Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certifications (preferred)
• Experience:
• Pediatric nursing experience or other experience working with children.
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with medical conditions, including food allergies, diabetes, and seizure disorders.
• Proven success in working with children and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities.
• Hours: Typically between 35-45 hours per week. Part-time options are sometimes also available. Actual scheduled hours may vary by camp location and by week.
• Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Care: Provide medical care for campers as needed. Administer appropriate care in compliance with ESF Standards, Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures.
• Teach & Inspire: Educate Team members on health and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, basic first aid, Epi-Pen, and rescue inhaler administration, and serve as a resource for emergency response procedures.
• Nurse's Office & Health Forms:
• Collect and maintain camper and team member health records in accordance with ESF Policies
• Manage Camp Nurse's office/area and ensure the office/area is clean and organized - Maintain supply inventory and order as necessary.
• Teamwork: Work effectively with co-workers, typically one other Nurse on site, as a team and collaborate on various responsibilities
• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
• Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from "Gratitude" to "Bring It" daily.
• Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Communication:
• Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
• Serve as a liaison between ESF Camps and parents/guardians - Assist parents and Team members with medical and health questions.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director and Assistant Site Director regarding daily camp operations.
• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Director of Nursing and Camp Medical Doctor regarding nursing practice.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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