Nurse

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; On-site; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included during camp season

Housing included during camp season

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking a Camp Nurse for a part-time position starting in June 2026. The nurse will be responsible for providing health care to campers and staff, administering medications, and ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines.

This role requires a licensed medical professional with at least one year of experience in a school, camp, or medical environment. Competitive compensation of $2,500 – $4,000 per month is offered, along with meals and housing during the camp season.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of medical experience working in school, camp, or a medical office.
• Must be a licensed emergency medical technician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and camp staff.
• Administer and document medication delivery to campers and staff.
• Ensure healthcare standing orders are followed.

Skills

Licensed emergency medical technician

CPR or PALS certification

Experience with pediatric wellness and injury care

Skill in Google apps

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed nurse or medical practitioner

Job description

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 guidelines. The Nurse will create a welcoming environment where every camper is comfortable receiving care with the goal of returning campers to programming. This is a part‑time position starting June 2026 (flexible hours) and a 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 the 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 the camper care team and head counselors regarding specific medical issues, needs and care.
• Develop and implement an on‑call staffing schedule and procedures for medical issues that may occur overnight.
• Stock and maintain an 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.
• Support the setup and breakdown/pack of the Health Office at the beginning and end of the camp season.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a licensed emergency medical technician, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of medical experience working in school, camp or a medical office/hospital.
• Current CPR or PALS certification.
• Experience with both pediatric and adult wellness and injury care.
• Aware of the intersection of mental health and physical health in youth and teens.
• Proven skill in the use of Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and a camper medical management system.
• Experience mentoring, supervising and training staff.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The employee must be able to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms frequently or for prolonged periods; perform manual labor, work indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment. The employee must also be able 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 part‑time months. Meals and housing are included during the camp season.