Camp Nurse - Summer 2026

Description JOB SUMMARY The Camp Nurse is responsible for the care and supervision of all medical services. This care includes looking after ill or injured campers or staff, administering medication, communication with parents and counselors, organization of medical information, medications and first-aid kits, as well as keeping records of camper medical needs. The Camp Nurse is vital to ensuring that each camp participant can participate in all the indoor and outdoor activities to the best of their ability during the camp program. The Camp Nurse must make safety a priority.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assist in organizing and setting up the Camp Nurse station.
• Ensure first-aid kits are properly supplied and maintained.
• Maintain a daily log of camper visits to the Camp Nurse.
• Accept and store all prescription and over-the-counter drugs with physician orders.
• Administer all prescription and over-the-count drugs per individual orders.
• Illness and injury management.
• Be a medical resource that would bridge the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies.
• Provide first aid for minor medical situations (i.e. cuts, scrapes and bruises, bee stings, dehydration, sunburn).
• Provide activities of daily living (ADLs), such as feeding and toileting, and personal care for campers, as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model during all camp activities, as well as transitional times throughout the day.
• Communicate all necessary information to peers, supervisors, volunteers, families, and campers in a positive manner.
• Adhere to all camp and facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required Currently licensed as a Registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) One to two years of experience working with children in a healthcare or related field 21 years of age or older Completion of New Staff Orientation Trainings Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse Training Current State Child Abuse History Clearance Current State Police Record Check Current Federal Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting) Compliance with Drug Testing & Satisfactory Drug Testing Results First Aid & CPR/AED Certification Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and client’s right to privacy and protection Knowledge of Leg Up Farm Therapy Program policies and procedures Ability to maintain health forms and paperwork Excellent skills in verbal and written communication Highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, multi-task, and provide self-direction regarding implementation of summer camp program. Ability to remain calm and perform duties in stressful situations, as well as directing volunteers to assist as needed. Ability to apply common sense understanding and problem solve. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and proprietary business practices Strong Commitment to Organization’s Mission, Vision, & Culture of Positive Attitude, Passion, Teamwork, and Respect High Degree of Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct High Degree of Flexibility and Dependability Deep Sense of Compassion and Responsiveness to Client’s Needs Exemplify the six Guiding Principles of Leg Up Farm: We will remember to HAVE FUN! We are supportive and respect everyone we interact with and treat them as family. We are “present” in all interactions. We foster a “can-do” attitude by focusing on the strengths and creativity of each individual. We are committed to continual improvement, both personally and professionally. We are open to change, so we can be innovative. Preferred; Bilingual preferred WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time as camp activities take place both indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times, could be high. There is a potential exposure to dander of animals, such as horses, donkeys, and cats. This position is subject to a number of inherent risks associated with pediatric services which is not limited to bites, kicks, scratches, and hits. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Further, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, or the expectation of continued employment. LEG UP FARM is and will maintain an “at-will” employment relationship with all employees. The employment relationship may be terminated at any time by either party for any reason, or for no reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.