Summer Camp Nurse
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
