Weekend LPN - Camp Cheerful

Achievement Center for Children; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Camp Nurse at Camp Cheerful provides health, safety, and wellness oversight for campers and staff, including medication administration and health monitoring. Nurses have a cabin with a private bedroom and bathroom and may sleep at night with daytime breaks.

The role emphasizes first aid, safety education, and coordination with dietary services, with weekend availability and split-shift options on select weekends.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Ohio is required.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid certification are required.
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor camper health and identify potential concerns or deviations.
• Maintain accurate health records and treatment documentation.
• Conduct health checks, safety assessments, and preventative care.
• Educate and support staff on first aid, safety, and health procedures.
• Coordinate with food service regarding special dietary needs.
• Maintain Health Center supplies and equipment.
• Enforce camp health, safety, and infection control protocols.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Job description

Description

Set amongst 52 acres of woods, trails, fields and aquatic areas of the Cleveland Metroparks, the Achievement Centers for Children’s Camp Cheerful offers campers with disabilities all the traditional camp activities. Camp Cheerful grounds are open year‑round and house the Adult Day Program and Therapeutic Riding in addition to Respite Camp.

Summary

The Camp Nurse is responsible for the health, safety, and wellness of campers and staff. This role oversees medication administration, injury prevention, health monitoring, and staff education to ensure a safe and supportive camp environment. Nurses have their cabin with a privately locked bedroom and bathroom; they sleep at night and have down periods at times during the day

Position Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide first aid and emergency care
• Monitor camper health and identify potential concerns or deviations
• Maintain accurate health records and treatment documentation
• Conduct health checks, safety assessments, and preventative care
• Educate and support staff on first aid, safety, and health procedures
• Coordinate with food service regarding special dietary needs
• Maintain Health Center supplies and equipment
• Enforce camp health, safety, and infection control protocols

Hours:

• Two weekends/month are needed
• Friday (6pm start) - Sunday (12pm end)
• On selected weekends we can accommodate a split shift – you do not have to be available for every weekend
• The employee can select which weekends they would like to work.

Weekends available:

September 11th-13th

September 25th-27th

October 9th-11th

October 23rd-25th

November 6th-8th

November 20th-22nd

December 4th-6th

January 8th-10th

January 22nd-24th

February 5th-7th

February 19th-21st

March 5th-7th

March 19th-21st

April 2nd-4th

April 16th-18th

April 30th-May 2nd

May 14th-May 16th

Requirements

• LPN license in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities

Achievement Centers for Children is an equal opportunity employer