Summer Camp Nurse

Summer Camp Nurse- Camp Uncommon

All positions are seasonal and require team members to live on-site for the duration of camp (including training) unless otherwise agreed upon during the interview/hiring process.

Dates of position: 

Orientation:  June 17th - June 24th, 2025

Camper Sessions:  June 25th - July 6th, 2025

                              July 9th - July 20th, 2025

                              July 23rd - August 3rd, 2025

Location:  183 Powhatan Rd, Otisfield, ME 0427      

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Summer Pay: $8,400
• On-campus housing 
• All meals
• Team t-shirts/ Laundry Service
• Team bus to/from camp or travel stipend

About Us

Camp Uncommon believes in every child’s right to accessible, enriching summer experiences filled with joy and opportunities to develop critical skills for a successful future. We provide children from under-resourced communities with an exciting residential summer camp experience that motivates them to approach the future with confidence, curiosity, independence, and responsibility.  Camp serves ~500 campers (grades 4-9) over 3 two-week sessions during the summer. 

Camp Uncommon belongs to the Change Summer family of camps.  Change Summer partners with high-achieving charter schools to offer an enriching summer experience for their students. Our dedicated staff are the heart and soul of what we do and simply put we could not change summer for thousands of children without them.  

Job Description

Camp Uncommon is seeking a Nurse to join our health center team. The Health Center Team is responsible for ensuring the health, wellness, and safety of all campers and team members. 

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing camper health forms and reporting health needs to the Head Nurse and/or Camp Director
• Administering camper prescription medications as directed;
• Providing nursing care as outlined in the Standing Orders and Health Center Procedures Manual
• Assessing campers and counselors who are ill or injured and determine if further medical attention is needed; 
• Assisting in stabilizing campers and counselors requiring transportation to medical facilities; 
• Communicating with families regarding camper health concerns 
• Documenting all health center visits and care rendered. This involves documentation of all over-the counter medicines, first aid treatment, and communication with parents, doctors/nurse practitioners or any other off-camp facilities; 
• Maintaining inventory of supplies; 
• Keeping the Health Center clean and organized; and 
• Working collaboratively with the Head Nurse and all Health Center team members to support the success of the Health Center mission.

Required certifications and experience:

• Active RN Licensure in the State of Maine; Camp offers reimbursement for obtaining State licensure if necessary.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Experience working with and/or desire to work with school-aged children
• Ability to communicate effectively with families; 
• Desire to work in an outdoor, camp setting; 
• An “all hands” mentality (i.e., willingness to help ensure we provide the best experience for campers); 
• A willingness to receive and implement feedback in order to grow and develop; 
• A personality and character that exudes flexibility, self-awareness, integrity, curiosity, kindness, and patience;
• Availability to work for the entire camper season (including 1 week of team training and 2-3 two-week camper sessions). 

Change Summer is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Change Summer values diversity, equity, inclusion, and fairness and encourages candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.