Nurse

Commonpoint Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included during camp season

Housing provided during camp season

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is looking for a Camp Nurse for their Sababa Beachaway summer camp located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This part-time position starts in June 2026, transitioning to full-time during camp from June 16 to August 3, 2026. Responsibilities include providing medical care, administering medications, and ensuring camper health and safety. Competitive compensation between $2,500 and $4,000 per month is offered, along with meals and housing during camp.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of medical experience in a relevant setting.
• Must be licensed as a nurse, EMT, or similar healthcare professional.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to campers and staff.
• Administer medication and document treatments.
• Coordinate follow-up care when necessary.

Skills

Licensed emergency medical technician

Current CPR or PALS certification

Google apps usage

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Experience with pediatric and adult care

Education

Licensed nurse or medical professional

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Title: Camp Nurse

Sababa Beachaway is a co-ed residential summer camp for rising 4th through 12th graders, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sababa immerses campers in the magic and majesty of the beach, adds the right amount of Jewish spiritual practice, and provides a fun, non-competitive yet challenging camp experience.

Sababa meaning “no worries” inspires us to be in the moment and fully present in all we do. We believe that surfing, sailing, scuba, ocean arts and ocean science promote wonder, awe, and curiosity - the cornerstones of Sababa Judaism. We celebrate that campers come from all different Jewish backgrounds, and that is what makes the Sababa Beachaway community so awesome!!

Position Summary

The Camp Nurse is responsible for attending to all health concerns and needs for campers and staff members. They will provide basic medical care, medication delivery and adhere to common best practice and guidelines. The Nurse will create a welcoming environment where every camper is comfortable to receive care with the goal of returning campers to programming. This is a part-time position starting June 2026 (flexible hours) and full-time in-person position at camp in Virginia Beach from June 16 through August 3, 2026.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and camp staff;

• Review and organize camper medical records with Lead Nurse during staff week;

• Provide basic first aid and document the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses with the goal of returning campers to programming;

• Administer and document medication delivery to campers and staff and safeguard medications and materials kept in Health Office;

• Determine when a camper or staff member should be seen by a doctor or be taken to the emergency room for further evaluation and coordinate follow up care, if required;

• Accompany campers and staff, as needed, to doctor, emergency or urgent care visits;

• Communicate with camper care team and head counselors regarding specific camper medical issues, needs and care;

• Develop and implement on-call staffing schedule and procedures for medical issues that may occur overnight;

• Stock and maintain adequate supply of first aid materials and ensure all Go-Bags are stocked/replenished daily;

• Manage the Go-Bag staff assignments to ensure Go-Bags are taken to each specialty/elective and returned afterwards;

• Ensure healthcare standing orders and protocols are followed; and

• Support the setup and breakdown/pack health office at the beginning and end of camp season.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Must be licensed emergency medical technician, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;

• Minimum of 1 years medical experience working in school, camp or medical office/hospital;

• Current CPR or PALS certification;

• Experience with both pediatric and adult wellness and injury care;

• Awareness of intersection of mental health and physical health in youth and teens;

• Must have proven skill in the use of Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Calendar and camper medical management system;

• Experience mentoring/supervising and training staff; and

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently or for prolonged periods;

• Ability to perform manual labor, work indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 20 pounds.

• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to store or retrieve materials.

Compensation

$2,500 - $4,000 per month depending upon experience, pro-rated during PT months; meals and housing included during camp season.