Camp Nurse - Maccabi Sports Camp - Oshman Family JCC

The Place: Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight specialty camp with programs across multiple sports in a Jewish environment for children entering grades 3-11. Our sessions combine high-level specialized sports instruction with the fun, friendship, and community of a traditional overnight camp. Our camp is both an intensive sports and Jewish experience and is open to campers of all backgrounds and faiths. For more information, visit our website at: www.maccabisportscamp.org. 

Dates of Camp: Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Pay Range: $1,250 - $1,500 per week housing and meals provided on site potential travel stipend

The Job: Are you a licensed nurse in California looking for an opportunity to work at an engaging summer camp with youth and teens? If so, this this might be the job for you! As the Camp Nurse you will be the lead medical professional on the camp staff, responsible for managing the Health Center and handling any and all medical related situations that arise.  The most common ailments and injuries include: allergies, colds, coughs, sore throats, stomach pains, sprains, strains, muscle soreness, bruises, cuts, cramps, and fractures.  Campers or staff members with serious ailments/injuries are transported to the local urgent care facility or hospital by camp staff.  You will also be responsible for distribution of approved prescription and over-the-counter medications to our campers, which require you to be in the Health Center during certain times of day (before breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at bed times.) 

This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

The Core Duties:

• Serve as the primary health care professional of the camp
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp Health Center including set up, organization, ordering supplies, communication with staff, etc.
• Reviewing camper medical records before campers arrive
• Administer approved prescription medication to campers and staff
• Supervise camper visits to Health Center and keep necessary medical records (computer based MAR documentation)
• Chaperone, as necessary, trips to local hospital or urgent care facility for more serious injuries and ailments 
• Work in conjunction with Athletic Trainers
• Make parent phone calls regarding camper medical issues
• Provide training to camp staff on Health Center procedures, illness and injury prevention, and other topics as necessary

• On call overnight responsibilities in tandem with Camp Director

• Live in residence at camp in Hayward, California on the campus of Cal State University, East Bay during staff training, summer camp, and post camp wrap-up
• Position requires a valid RN, NP or MD license in the state of California and some pediatric experience
• Current CPR and First Aid training (training will be provided during camp)
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive campers, as needed, to off-site medical facilities
• Ability to work as both part of a team and independently, and manage projects and team members. Able to maintain a friendly, upbeat, encouraging attitude throughout a full work day
• Excellent organization, communication, and people skills
• Detail oriented. Able to keep accurate and detailed records of supplies and equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.  Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)

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