Camp Nurse (2026 Summer)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Saint Mary’s College is looking for skilled and compassionate registered nurses, who enjoy working with adolescents, to provide nursing care for participants at our summer camps/programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing, preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Current RN licensure in Indiana. CPR/AED certification.

Experience working with children/adolescents aged 10-17 years.:

Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates effectively and respectfully and works collaboratively with staff and campers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Administers prescribed medications based on a physician’s order. Records all medications received and times that each distribution is administered in the medication log. Identifies communicable disease and isolates infected students as needed until arrangements are made for the camper's departure. Works independently and possesses sound reasoning and judgment capabilities.

Medically assesses campers in need of immediate care

• Provides first aid treatment for all minor injuries of campers

Refers campers to higher level medical care if assessment warrants

• Provides emergency intervention as needed.
• Communicates with parents and advises staff of emerging camper health issues and related problems.

Attends and participates in pre-camp training/preparation, including:

• Participate in camper check in on Sundays (day & evening shift nurses)

Attends orientation specific to camp nurse responsibilities

• Reviews standing medical orders and camp documentation
• Assesses medical needs for each camper from their medical forms

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Saint Mary’s College Summer Camps/Programs are seeking nurses to cover 3 shifts during the dates listed above:

Day Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Evening Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Night Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am