Summer Camp Nurse

BBYO; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth leadership organization is seeking a Camp Nurse for various locations in Pennsylvania. The role requires managing medical records, communicating with parents, and administering medications to campers. Candidates must hold an RN or Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania and have experience with children or teens. This independent contract position offers varied program dates throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or camp environment with children and/or teenagers is preferred.
• Active license in Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications.
• Administer tests for Covid, strep, and flu as necessary.
• Communicate with parents regarding any significant medical issues encountered.

Skills

Personable

Nurturing

Comfortable with teenagers

Strong communication skills

Education

RN or Physician Assistant

Job description

BBYO Camp Nurse

Various Locations

Organization Summary

BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year‑round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world‑wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer.

Training Conferences

• Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13‑day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds on a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands‑on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 500 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.
• International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) is a 19‑day program designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position‑holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. ILTC is expected to reach 200 teens.
• Kallah is a 3‑week Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel and community. Kallah is expected to reach 200 teens.

Dates and Availability

• Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability
• CLTC 1
  • Location: Poyntelle, PA
  • Work Commitment: Friday, June 5 – June 26, 2026
• CLTC 2
  • Location: Poyntelle, PA
  • Work Commitment: Sunday, June 21 – July 6, 2026
• CLTC 3
  • Location: Poyntelle, PA
  • Work Commitment: Sunday, July 12 – July 27, 2026
• CLTC 4
  • Location: Poyntelle, PA
  • Work Commitment: Sunday, July 26 – August 10, 2026
• Perlman Summer
  • Location: Lake Como, Pennsylvania
  • Work Commitment:
    • ILTC: Sunday, June 21 – July 13, 2026
    • Kallah: Sunday, July 12 – August 3, 2026
    • Perlman Summer: Friday, June 19 – August 4, 2026

Candidates

Candidates should be personable, nurturing, comfortable with teenagers, and comfortable communicating with parents regarding specific medical concerns and issues. Candidates should have experience working in a school or camp environment with children and/or teenagers.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications that will be administered during the program.
• Create medical administration record of home medications on Campdoc.
• Chart home medications on the MAR in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with pharmacy if discrepancy on home medications that were sent to camp.
• Record assessments and over the counter medications that were administered in health log on Campdoc.
• Keep a daily log of medications that are dispersed to participants and distribute all over the counter medication.
• Apply critical thinking and decision making within your scope of practice.
• Quick with decision making.
• Triage teens and staff that present with medical issues.
• Coordinate urgent care/telehealth visits with the camp director/wellness admin.
• Follow written orders and BBYO policies.
• Administer tests on teens/staff that present with symptoms of (Covid, strep and flu).
• Follow policy for quarantining individuals.
• Lice checks and treatment, when needed.
• Communicate with parents/guardians of teens physical health has declined requiring a physician.
• Review medication ordered in advance through CampMeds system.
• Collect medication at the beginning of each session – report list of teens who arrive with medication to Site Director.
• Oversee all emergency medical situations.
• Travel with teens or staff needing outside treatment.
• Communicate consistently with the director regarding any significant medical issues with participants.
• Communicate with parents on any medical teen issues.
• Participate in trainings prior to camp start date.
• Communicate with families prior to camp start date if specific needs must be discussed.
• Physical requirements include:
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects.
• Heavy visual acuity required performing such activities as preparing and analyzing data and figures, using computers and reading.

Qualifications

RN or Physician Assistant. Experience working with children/adolescents is a plus. Must have active license in Pennsylvania.

Position is not an agent, partner, or employee of BBYO. Position is an independent contract role.

For more information, please contact Sabrina at [e-mail] or call 202-857-6549.

To apply for this position, please go to – www.bbyo.org/careers.