Rockbrook Camp for Girls

We are looking for friendly nurses who enjoy being around children and working as a team with our camper support team of nurses, directors, camp moms, and a camp doctor. Our Health Hut is centrally located on our 200-acre property, which includes waterfalls, bald rock faces, and a small lake. Rockbrook has a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Position Summary:
This position supports our camp health services (aka Health Hut), with responsibility for providing direct patient care to our camp community (campers and staff). This includes camper check-in/out, dispensing of medications, parent communication, record keeping, managing supplies, administering first aid, and handling emergency medical situations that may arise. This position reports to the Head Nurse.

Time Commitment: The Camp Health Hut is staffed 24/7. 

• Nurses work ~12-hour shifts (day, afternoon/evening, and swing) 
• Work at least one session, arriving 2 days before camper session begins (see dates below) 
• Nurses receive one day off per six shifts worked
• We ask that you live at camp in provided housing for the duration of your contract

Compensation: $1200/week (6 shifts) or opt to receive a scholarship for camper tuition  

• Accommodations provided in shared staff housing with A/C, wifi, bathroom, and kitchen
• Three meals a day and snacks provided by Camp Kitchen
• Enjoy our 200-acre wooded campus and participate in camp activities on your time off 

Responsibilities:

• Distribute camper medications; review out-of-camp trip rosters and prepare appropriate medicines for trip leaders
• Provide basic first aid (bites, stings, cuts); recognize, address and treat urgent / emergency situations, such as allergic reactions or injuries
• Treat campers and staff when they are feeling sick or experiencing homesickness
• Work collaboratively with Camper Support Team (Directors, Camp Moms) to provide support to campers experiencing mental, emotional, and/or social health issues
• Identify when camper requires referral to physician or other care provider; schedule appointments for campers to see the visiting camp doctor or outside physicians, as needed
• Arrange for transport of patients to off-campus appointments
• Drive campers and counselors to medical appointments or urgent care visits, as needed
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner about their camper’s health status 
• Maintain and issue first-aid kits for out-of-camp trips and designated spaces throughout camp
• Participate in check-in and check-out days at start and end of each session, as needed
• Follow appropriate medical routines including electronic record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders; complete and submit medical incident reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license as a RN/NP (or other relevant medical professional)
• Current child, infant, and adult CPR, First Aid & AED certifications
• Ability to create, update and/or monitor care, maintain records and implement the care plan
• Able to use telephone, text messaging, and web-based computer applications
• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting; experience working with youth preferred
• Must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to: 
  • Live onsite at our camp location (Brevard, NC) for duration of contract
  • Lift or assist campers or staff
  • Navigate on uneven terrain to access remote locations on camp property quickly

2024 Nurse Session Dates: June 6-27 | June 28-July 25 | June 28-July 11 | July 12-25 | July 26-August 11

Description: Live with and supervise a small group of children, participate in general camp programs, set a good example for campers, provide leadership and instruction in one or more specific camp activities (24 different options), and maintain a positive attitude toward others at camp.

Required Skills and Abilities: Must enjoy working closely with children, strive to serve as a positive role model, and be attentive and responsible.  We’re looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine interest in kids, people with leadership ability, and a love for having fun in a friendly and supportive environment.

Learn more about being a cabin counselor: https://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/staff-faqs/

Description: Plan, organize and lead out-of-camp trips, implement and verify safety protocols, instruct basic outdoor adventure skills, and encourage campers with a positive attitude. Activities include: hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, zip line course, high ropes course, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting. Generally, Adventure staff have sleeping cabins separate from the campers.  Adventure staff often are involved with several different adventure activities.

Required Skills and Abilities: Experience with one or more adventure activities, plus group dynamics experience required, and a positive, safety-conscious, enthusiastic attitude a must.

Learn more about our outdoor adventure program.

The Rockbrook riding program combines qualified staff, experienced horses, and excellent facilities to create an atmosphere where girls can advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge, and enjoy riding with friends. Riding staff members teach beginner, intermediate and advanced hunter-jumper mounted lessons, and assist with various aspects of horse care.  Riding staff members have air-conditioned housing separate from the camper cabins.

Our riding facilities include a state-of-the-art barn, outdoor rings and jump course, 30 horse stalls, and a 90'x180' covered riding arena.

Learn more about our riding program.