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Start Date:  Immediately (part-time), full-time on June 16, 2025 (training nights on June 10th, 11th, and 12th

Reports to: Director of Extended Year Services

Job Summary: 

responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff for the duration of the 8 weeks of programming. We work hard, have fun, and we are positive role models for our campers. Candidates must be dedicated, responsible, and eager to make everyday fun at camp no matter what role they play.

In addition, the Head Nurse is expected to be committed to the following:

• Participate in the development and implementation of high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for campers within BB&N’s mission.

• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.

• Provide healthcare to meet the individual needs of camp staff and campers

• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camping Association standards.

• Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services

• Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.

• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.

In addition, the candidate:

• Must be a Registered nurse (RN) with a license as required by the state

• CPR certified

• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care

• Must be available for training sessions on the nights of June 11th, 12th, and 13th.

• Education and First AID and BLF certification, preferred

Essential Functions and Key Objectives: 

1. Providing health care and first aid services to meet the needs of camp staff and campers.

   • Assist with daily medication management.

   • Help supervise and care for people sent to the nurse’s office for care.

   • Provide CPR and First Aid coverage as needed at designated times and locations.

   • Provide direct care to staff within the scope of their skills, the camp’s health care manual, and treatment procedures.

2. Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety practices while working in other areas throughout camp.

   • Prepare athletic areas and waterfront with adequate water, sunscreen, and other prevention materials.

   • Work with other staff to minimize/eliminate health and safety risks

3. Other Job Duties:

   • May accompany campers off-site for field trips

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.