Health Director-Camp Nurse

Salary $ weekly + room and board

The Health Director (camp nurse) works under direct supervision of the Camp Director and/or the Site Manager.The Health Director will live on the campsite for the duration of the camp session and provide on-site medical care to staff and campers. He or she must enjoy working with children and youth.  

Minimum Qualifications

• The Health Director (or camp nurse) must be one of the following:

• -A physician licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine or osteopathy;
• -A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, licensed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing;
• -A person who is certified in advanced first aid, paramedic or emergency medical technician or first responder/CIM accredited by a certified agency approved by the Department as listed in “Recognized Cerifications (CPR-First Aid-Lifeguard Trained Pool Operator);
• -Athletic trainer that has a valid certification from the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC)

• -Enjoys working with children and youth 
• -Is mature in his or her Christian Faith

Responsible To

• The Camp Director and/or Site Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• -Live on site in Harker Health Lodge for the duration of the camp session
• -Supervise health and sanitation at camp
• -Review and maintain the campers’ confidential medical records
• -Administer prescription medication to campers with receipt of written parental or guardian permission 
• -Ensure that Harker Health Lodge is maintained properly and is neat and clean
• -Report any maintenance issues to the maintenance crew leader and/or Site Manager immediately
• -Oversee the initial health screening (including COVID-19 screening) of the campers/staff and daily health surveillance of campers and staff
• -Handle health emergencies and injuries
• -Facilitate contact with proper health care providers
• -Maintain camper’s daily medical log 
• -Check and maintain first-aid kits on the camp site
• -Make appointments, when necessary, for staff and campers, with approved doctor’s office
• -Ensure safety, personal hygiene and physical/emotional well-being of campers

Volunteer Application