Position Summary: 

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Nurse will promote and safeguard the physical health of the J Camp community, including campers and staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor the health and physical well-being of campers and staff throughout the camp day. 
• Provide individualized health care to meet the unique needs of campers and staff. 
• Collect and review health reports throughout the camp day. Identify trends and make recommendations based on findings. 
• Document care provided and communicate with families as needed regarding their child’s health. 
• Ensure safe collection, storage, administration, tracking, and return of all medications. 
• Conduct basic first aid and health training refreshers with staff. 
• Review camper health forms and share relevant information with Counselors, Activity Specialists, and other appropriate staff. Contact families in advance of their attendance regarding missing or incomplete forms. 
• Provide flexible support across multiple camp locations, including during field trips, in person, over the phone, and virtually. 
• Collaborate with the Camp Care Coordinator to provide holistic care that integrates physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. 
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC. 
• Follow all medical and emergency procedures at the SJCC and make recommendations to the Camp Director for policy updates when appropriate. 
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.