Volunteer Healthcare Coordinator – Camp Quality USA Texas

Use your healthcare expertise to help create a safe, supportive camp experience for children affected by cancer.

Camp Quality USA is seeking two Volunteer Healthcare Coordinators to join our Texas Camp Organizing Committee and help lead the Healthcare Team for camp.

Healthcare Coordinators are responsible for overseeing medically related protocols and care before and during camp, ensuring that Camp Quality USA healthcare standards and protocols are followed. This is a year-round volunteer leadership role with a one-year commitment and annual review and reappointment.

Who Is Eligible?

Healthcare Coordinator applicants must hold an active professional license as one of the following: APRN, RN, LPN, PA, MD, DO

Healthcare Team members must also hold an active license in the state where camp is located. Experience in pediatric or oncology care is highly valued, and having at least one oncology nurse on the Healthcare Team is preferred.

What You'll Do

Before Camp

• Recruit and help lead the Healthcare Team in coordination with the Camp Quality Territory Director
• Ensure Healthcare Team members complete required paperwork, training, and credentialing
• Provide Healthcare Team members with the Camp Quality USA Healthcare Team Manual and required training
• Review relevant camper medical information, including medical forms and vaccinations
• Identify campers' medical needs and work with the team to develop appropriate plans for their care
• Collaborate with the COC and Healthcare Team to prepare medical supplies and resources
• Help develop and implement a Crisis Response Plan for camp

During Camp

• Serve as the on-site lead for medically related protocols and care
• Ensure care is provided according to the Camp Quality USA Healthcare Team Manual, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate the Healthcare Team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate
• Support safe medication storage, counting, and administration according to established protocols
• Provide or oversee appropriate care for campers, including support for cancer treatments and common camp illnesses and injuries
• Monitor and respond to medical needs, illnesses, and injuries, including determining when additional care or parental notification may be needed
• Maintain appropriate medical documentation and ensure records are securely stored
• Communicate with the Territory Director regarding medical concerns, special needs, changes in camper health, or situations requiring additional support

What We're Looking For

We're looking for healthcare professionals who are comfortable working in a camp environment and collaborating with both medical and non-medical volunteers.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds an active healthcare license in Texas
• Is confident providing leadership and making decisions in a camp setting
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
• Is organized and attentive to detail
• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information appropriately
• Is comfortable working with children, families, and volunteers
• Has experience in pediatric, oncology, emergency, or camp healthcare settings (preferred)
• Is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for campers