Overnight Summer Camp Nurse

The Camp Nurse is a full-time, on-site medical professional responsible for overseeing the health and wellness of campers and staff throughout the summer season. Living on Camp, in a private on-site apartment within the Health Center, the nurse will manage daily medication distribution, respond to medical needs and emergencies, maintain health records, and collaborate closely with the Camp Safety Director and Health Center Consultant to ensure a safe and supportive camp environment.

Dates of Employment

The Camp Nurse position requires full-time on-site presence for the duration of the summer program. Specific start and end dates will be provided during the hiring process and may include pre-camp training and post-camp wrap-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, on-site medical care and support for campers and staff
• Administer and document medications three times daily
• Triage and manage illnesses, injuries, and other health-related concerns
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate health records, treatment logs, and communication with families as needed
• Refer individuals to local healthcare providers when appropriate
• Maintain a clean and organized Health Center environment
• Serve as a key member of the camp leadership team and uphold Fiver’s mission and values in all aspects of work

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New York State license as an RN, LPN, EMT or related
• Experience working with children and adolescents, especially in a camp, school, or similar setting Preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to live on-site and work flexible hours in a residential camp environment

Fiver offers a $100 referral bonus in the first paycheck for every counselor/staff member that you refer, is hired, & arrives at camp for staff training.

Located in beautiful Upstate New York, Camp Fiver is a four-hour trip from New York City and is 45 minutes southeast of Syracuse. Camp Fiver’s 129-acre property includes a lake, a river, woodlands, a learning center, dining hall, horse barn and more. Counselors live at Camp Fiver for all 4, 12-day sessions (off days will be discussed thoroughly during staff training) including one and a half weeks of training prior to camp.

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The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.

• Room and Board Included
• $100 Referral bonus for any staff you refer who are hired and arrive for staff training

Spanish Proficiency a plus!