Summer Camp Health Officer & Nursing Lead

Northeast Texas, Inc.; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Housing (camp)

Paid training

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is seeking a Camp Health Officer and Nursing Crew for Camp Bette Perot in Palestine, TX. The role runs June through July as a summer camp position with housing and meals provided where available.

You will supervise health screening, administer medications, and support camper and staff wellbeing in a rugged outdoor setting. The Nurse Leader and Nursing Crew must hold current licensure or be enrolled in a nursing program, with experience in camp health, pediatrics,

Qualifications

• Current healthcare licensure or in-curriculum credential in a healthcare field
• Experience providing nursing care in camp or pediatric settings preferred
• Ability to document care accurately and maintain logs

Responsibilities

• Champion a positive, inclusive, caring, safe camp environment and promote camp values
• Conduct camper and staff health screening and medication intake
• Administer medications on schedule for meals and bedtime
• Support camper and staff health and basic self-care and sanitation
• Provide first aid and monitor health conditions with appropriate external care as needed
• Document health care provided and maintain daily treatment logs and reports
• Communicate with Camp Director and parents/guardians as needed
• Assist in camp facilities, equipment, and supply management
• Adhere to camp safety standards and emergency procedures

Skills

First aid/CPR

Nurse licensure

EMR experience

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is seeking a Camp Health Officer and Nursing Crew for Camp Bette Perot in Palestine, TX. The role runs June through July as a summer camp position with housing and meals provided where available.

You will supervise health screening, administer medications, and support camper and staff wellbeing in a rugged outdoor setting. The Nurse Leader and Nursing Crew must hold current licensure or be enrolled in a nursing program, with experience in camp health, pediatrics,