Camp Nurse Assistant (2815)

Schedule/Hours: Seasonal Full-Time

This position is responsible for:

Assists the Camp Nurse in the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; assist in reviewing medical information; assists Camp Nurse in dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician's prescription. Assists the nursing staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards. At the beginning of each camp assist in making sure all cabins, pool, challenge course, office, etc. are supplied with full first aid kits for emergency use.

• Assists Camp Nurse with registration day check-in and paperwork. Assists during the registration process of checking campers upon arrival at camp for lice and other evidence of illness, injury or communicable disease.

• Assists with reviewing all Health History Forms (camper and staff) within 24 hours of their arrival (verify that everyone at camp has a Health History Form on file), and identify any camper or staff who has a health or medical situation that needs to be discussed with the Camp Director.

• Assists the Camp Nurse with dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician's prescription. Assists Camp Nurse during examinations and procedures. Assists in supervising and caring for people admitted to the Health Center.

• Keeps the nurses' station clean and stocked. Monitors and assists in maintaining health and safety practices while working in other areas throughout camp. Assists with transportation to doctor's office or hospitals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Some physical requirements of the Camp Nurse Assistant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Additional Information:


Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/15/2026 - 06/21/2026 and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held 06/22/2026 - 07/27/2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.

• Two years' experience in medical and/or health, preferably in a camp or related environment preferred, OR

• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans Disabled