Camp Nurse - 4-H Camp Owahta - McGraw, NY
About The Position
Care for scrapes, soothe worries, and keep the adventure going at 4-H Camp Owahta! 4 -H Camp Owahta, owned and operated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Cortland County, is a vibrant 128-acre camp in McGraw, NY, complete with cabins, a rustic lodge, a waterfront, sports fields, and wooded trails. Each summer, the camp serves over 400 youth through its overnight and day camp programs. The Camp Nurse is a crucial part of summer camp’s success, and camp could not run without one! The Camp Nurse oversees the health and safety of all 4-H Camp Owahta campers and staff. Primary responsibilities of the Camp Nurse include, but are not limited to, maintaining daily medical logs of all infirmary visits, administering prescription medications, monitoring camper and staff health, taking the lead on injuries and illnesses throughout the camp day, keeping the infirmary stocked, and reviewing all camper health information. This position is expected to follow all 4-H Camp Owahta policies and procedures and comply with American Camp Association (ACA) standards and New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations. The Camp Nurse is welcome to attend and participate in any/all camp activities, as able. This position is responsible for performing all duties outlined in this description, as well as other responsibilities as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Outdoor Recreation Director.
Requirements
- A NYS Licensed Physician, NYS Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP), NYS Licensed Physician Assistant (PA), NYS Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Work the entire camp season and staff training week; June 29-July 3 and July 5-August 14.
- Stay on the camp property at all times when campers are present.
- Ability to build positive, approachable relationships with youth, parents, and staff.
- Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside at 4-H Camp Owahta, McGraw, NY (including overnights) the entire duration of the camp season (July 5-August 14, 2026).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification(s) from courses approved by the NYS Department of Health (will re-certify if necessary).
- Experience in children and adult illness/injury care.
- Demonstrated ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders and parent letters.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with parents and staff about camper health concerns.
- Receptiveness to guidance, supervision and feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
- Menu Planning for a variety of dietary needs.
- Experience working with children and youth in an outdoor environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with parents and staff about camper health concerns.
- Experience and/or training with address mental health challenges and situations.
Responsibilities
- Infirmary Operations, Supplies & Set-Up
- Health Care, Monitoring & Medication Management
- Documentation, Health Forms & Compliance
- Staff Training, Communication & Collaboration
- Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned
- Health and Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
