Camp Nurse Assistant (3374)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Assists the Camp Nurse in the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; assists in reviewing medical information. Assists the Camp Nurse in dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to the physician’s prescription. Assists the nursing staff as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards.
• Assists at the beginning of each camp in ensuring that all cabins, the pool, the challenge course, the office, and other areas are supplied with full first aid kits for emergency use.
• Assists Camp Nurse with registration day check-in and paperwork.
• Assists with reviewing all Health History Forms (camper and staff) within 24 hours of their arrival (verifies that everyone at camp has a Health History Form on file) and identifies any camper or staff who has a health or medical situation that needs to be discussed with the Camp Director.
• Assists the Camp Nurse with dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to the physician’s prescription.
• Assists the Camp Nurse during examinations and procedures.
• Assists in supervising and caring for people admitted to the Health Center.
• Maintains personal living quarters in a neat, clean, and ready condition for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• May accompany campers off-site for clinic visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Working Conditions

• Some physical requirements of the Camp Nurse Assistant position include endurance, such as climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and activities are required.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility.
• Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.