Camp Nurse

Job Description Job Description Salary: $30-$40 Hourly ABOUT US Camp Harbor View changes lives and transforms Bostons communities by exposing underserved youth to the possibilities of a future they may have never envisioned. At Camp Harbor View, kids can be kids. At each of the five program areas (aquatics, leadership, sports, knowledge is power, and art) campers engage in quality programming and learn the skills they need to succeed outside of camp. Our core values of fun, respect, responsibility, character, courage, and community drive the camp experience and create a safe, fun environment for campers to develop as young leaders. Camp Harbor View staff are responsible for fostering that environment and have the great privilege to model our values for our campers. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Camp Harbor Views work is focused on providing opportunity to some of Boston's most historically marginalized communities. We believe that by working together with the families in our program we will make progress in overcoming many of the barriers of systemic inequity and advancing educational and economic parity. We strive to build a staff and board that is reflective of the communities that we serve. ROLE Title/Position: Camp Nurse Reports to: Camp Director Location: Camp Harbor View, Long Island, Boston MA (ferry transportation provided) Hours: Seasonal, Full-Time; June 18th-August 22nd; 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Pre-season hours April to June available RESPONSIBILITIES Collect, retain and review the health records of campers and staff as required by the MA Department of Health summer camp regulations and American Camp Association (ACA) standards prior to each camp session to ensure physicals are dated within 18 months and all necessary immunizations are recorded; Support all COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts; Train appropriate camp staff in the administration of medication as needed, including, but not limited to, off-site trips; Train all staff in camp-specific health policies and procedures; Communicate all health needs to the appropriate staff, including dietary restrictions, medication administration times, and conditions which require careful attention, such as asthma, allergies, and diabetes; Provide care to campers who go to the health center following an injury or showing signs of illness; Communicate with families when a child appears ill at camp or sustains an injury that may require additional attention; Manage documentation for all health care visits, meeting standards set by the MA Department of Public Health and ACA, including all administration of medications and care provided to campers; Communicate with the Aquatics Director to ensure that all care given at the pool is documented with the health center; Create first aid kits to be distributed to each program area and all buildings and vehicles, regularly reviewing the contents refilling as necessary; Arrange for emergency transportation as needed; Manage the organization and inventory of the health center, creating and using systems that track supply usage, needs, and camper/staff visits; Collaborate with the Family Services and Clinical teams to refer campers to outside resources as needed; Communicate with the Health Care Consultant as needed; Support the development and growth of a positive camp culture by providing additional support to campers and colleagues as needed and at community-wide events, including, but not limited to, performances, lunch, and the ferry; and Other duties that support the Camp Harbor View community as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant; Current Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid certifications required; Experience working in a camp or school setting preferred; Experience working in pediatric medicine preferred;

Location: Quincy, MA, US

Posted Date: 5/9/2025