Camp Nurse- Respite-2026

Children's Aid Society; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in Chappaqua, NY is seeking a Camp Nurse to provide health care for campers and staff at a summer day camp. The role includes medication management, health assessments, and first aid, with a focus on developmentally delayed campers.

The position requires NY RN licensure, current CPR, and related certifications, and offers a collaborative camp environment with a focus on children's well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of New York.
• Proof of professional liability insurance required.
• CPR certification within a year or less.
• RTE Certificate.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review all medicals of campers for alerts and special conditions.
• Provide assessment and health care for injuries or illnesses.
• Provide first aid and care appropriate for an RN.
• Make recommendations for further medical care as needed.
• Manage storage and administration of medications on campus.
• Maintain the Medical Log for services to campers and staff.
• Maintain the Medication Log for medications administered.
• Perform health tasks for campers, including those with developmental delays.
• Keep the Infirmary orderly.
• Camp Nurse must stay on campus for the shift.
• Fulfill other health-related tasks as needed.

Skills

RN

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Organizational Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Salary: $50.00 - $56.00 / hour

Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY that brings together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp each day. The purpose of this camp is to provide traditional summer camp activities (swimming, arts & crafts, sports, horsemanship, etc.) in the context of relationship building. The children who attend this camp are from different socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13 The Camp Nurse provides all the health care on campus for the campers and staff. Manages any medication administration, whether physician-prescribed or over-the-counter, and assesses the health status of any camper or staff as needed

Children's Aid Mission

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children's Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children's Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children's health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and Values

We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do. We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families. We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve. We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all the medicals of the campers for medical alerts and special conditions.
• Provide assessment of and health care for injuries or illnesses.
• Provide all first aid and care appropriate for an RN that is necessary to address any injury or illness that occurs at the camp.
• Make recommendations for further medical care for campers whose illnesses or injuries cannot be addressed at the camp.
• Manage the storage and administration of all physician-prescribed and over-the-counter medications at the camp.
• Maintain the Medical Log for all services provided to campers and staff.
• Maintain the Medication Log for all medications administered to campers and staff.
• Perform all health tasks necessary to provide care for campers, especially the developmentally delayed campers, i.e., catheterization, etc.
• Maintain the Infirmary in an orderly fashion.
• Camp Nurse must remain on campus for the duration of the shift or program.
• Fulfill any other health-related job activities important to the success of the camp.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of New York
• Proof of professional insurance require
• Must have a CPR certification of a year or less and
• RTE Certificate.
• Experience with children with developmental disabilities

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

• Bachelors of Nursing (required)
• Associates of Nursing (required)

Experience

• Certificate in CPR and RTE required. (required)
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of New York (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Physician Assistant (preferred)
• Registered Nurse (preferred)
• Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Skills

• Attention to Detail (preferred)
• Organizational Skills (preferred)

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