Seasonal Registered Nurse Lead Summer Music Camp

Job Description

Job Descriptionummer Season Head Nurse

Location: Westport, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time (June 16 – August 9, 2025)

About Client

Our client manages an established summer music academy and residential camp situated in the Adirondack region. Participants arrive for a focused artistic experience supported by a structured environment, full campus services, and a highly trained faculty. The camp welcomes musicians ages 10–30, many of whom train professionally or attend major conservatories.

Maintaining wellness standards across the program demands an organized clinical leader, and the Head Nurse is directly responsible for overseeing daily care, compliance, and safety throughout the season.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $1,500–$1,700 per week, negotiable
Starting Bonus: Not applicable
Relocation Assistance: Travel stipend provided
Shift: Full-time role with rotating days off
Benefits Package Includes:

• Private room with AC

• All meals provided between June 16 and August 9

• Access to recreational and performance amenities

The position requires full onsite presence.

Job Summary

The Head Nurse oversees medical operations from a 3-bed infirmary, conducting assessments, administering medication, and coordinating external medical support when necessary. The role interacts regularly with counselors, faculty, parents, and outside providers, ensuring campus-wide health preparedness at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily medical operations for campers and staff

• Maintain confidential medical logs and documentation

• Conduct intake assessments upon arrival

• Respond to urgent clinical needs, injuries, or acute illness

• Dispense and track medications

• Communicate care needs clearly to leadership and families

• Coordinate transport to local hospitals or clinics

• Maintain supply inventory, sanitation, and emergency readiness

• Monitor infectious conditions and implement containment protocols

Minimum Requirements

• Current NY Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse credential (or eligibility prior to start)

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

• Ability to live onsite with on-call rotation

• Experience working with ages 10–30

• Strong assessment and decision-making abilities

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior experience in summer camps, boarding environments, or educational programs

• Excellent communication and calm interpersonal style

• Collaborative approach in fast-moving conditions

• Wilderness First Aid a plus

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