Odyssey Teen Camp is looking for nurses!! We are a non-profit overnight summer camp for teens ages 13-18, located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. OTC welcomes gamers, goths, geeks, artists, activists, LGBTQ+, --and teenagers with no label at all-- to a place where they can feel safe being exactly who they are.
Strong nursing candidates will be self-initiating and collaborate skillfully as part of a small healthcare team and a large all-camp team, including under stress. Nurses successful in this role balance a powerful work ethic and commitment to Odyssey Teen Camp's mission, with adaptability, playfulness, and a sense of humor. A passion for providing respectful, compassionate care for trans /gender-nonconforming and neurodivergent teens is highly valued.
OTC offers a fun, rewarding, and refreshing nursing experience. Compensation is $1500/week for RNs and $1100/week for LPNs, with housing and meals provided.
Nurse Responsibilities:
Assess camper injury and illness
Independently apply nursing judgment and mindfully adhere to provider's orders in delivering interventions
Determine when emergency care or evaluation by an Advanced Practitioner is indicated
Administer scheduled and PRN medications
Document all assessments, interventions, medications administered, communication with parents/guardians, and disposal of medical/biological waste accurately and completely
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of Health Hut and equipment
Review and organize camper health forms and records
Provide on-call overnight coverage on a rotational basis
Train camp counselors in first-aid, infection control, head injury response, and allergy awareness
Collaborate with the Health Hut team, Directorship Team, Wellness team, camp counselors, and the local Board of Health.
Follow instructions, incorporate feedback, voice concerns, and delegate tasks as appropriate
Ensure that all Odyssey Teen Camp protocols, local and state guidelines for healthcare provision and camp management, and evidence-based best practices are upheld at all times
Adhere to HIPPA standards
Create a positive and inclusive medical environment for campers and staff by respecting pronouns and identities
Assist in maintaining a camp atmosphere that is comfortable, playful, and supportive for all campers and staff
Nurse requirements:
Current Massachusetts nursing license (RN or LPN) or ability to obtain before start of employment
Pediatric nursing experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of state guidelines for nursing practice and camp management or capacity to familiarize
Ability to pass a background check, complete a physical exam, and provide proof of immunizations
Physical ability to navigate uneven terrain in an outdoor environment
Attention to detail
High level of responsibility, accountability, and initiative
Strong communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills\
Compassion, adaptability, and playfulness
Contact our Healthcare Director, Mary Collins, at mary@odysseyteencamp.org with any questions.
Or apply now! online at https://www.odysseyteencamp.com/camp-nurse-jobs/