Camp Nurse

Organizational Overview  The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation operates Zajac Ranch, an accessible, medically supported camp dedicated to providing outdoor and camp experiences for children, youth, and young adults living with complex medical conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. At Zajac Ranch, campers are empowered to build confidence, independence, friendships, and self-esteem in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment while ensuring their physical, emotional, and medical well-being.
Opportunity  We are currently seeking Camp Nurses for our 2027 Summer Camp Season. This is a seasonal contract position for the duration of the summer camp term, offering an honorarium of $1,500 per week, plus meals and accommodation during camp sessions.
2027 Camp Dates Requiring Medical Coverage   Young Adult Camp #1 — Monday, June 28, 2027 - Friday, July 2, 2027
Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #1 — Monday, July 5, 2027 - Friday, July 9, 2027
Arthritis Society Camp (Private) — Sunday, July 11, 2027 - Thursday, July 15, 2027
Mixed Medical Camp #1 — Monday, July 19, 2027 - Friday, July 23, 2027
Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #2 — Monday, July 26, 2027 - Friday, July 30, 2027
Camp Choice Camp (Private) — Sunday, August 1, 2027 - Friday, August 6, 2027
Mixed Medical Camp #2 — Monday, August 9, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027
Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #3 — Monday, August 16, 2027 - Friday, August 20, 2027
Mixed Medical Camp #3 — Monday, August 23, 2027 - Friday, August 27, 2027
Young Adult Camp #2 — Monday, August 30, 2027 - Friday, September 3, 2027
Report To:
Nursing Director
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Length:
Summer Camp Term
Honorarium: $1,500 per week, plus meals and accommodation during camp sessions

Work Location:

In Person, overage includes Monday (starting at 9:00 AM) through Friday (ending at 3:00 PM), including evenings and overnight on-call responsibilities during camp sessions.
Responsibilities   Support the health, safety, and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers throughout camp operations.
Prepare and distribute medical equipment and supplies to cabins and program areas at the start of each camp session.
Participate in camper check-in and medication intake processes with campers and families, including reviewing medications, dosages, administration routes, and schedules.
Review camper medical files to ensure all medical needs, medications, and care plans are properly prepared and supported.
Ensure medications are safely organized, secured, documented, and stored in accordance with applicable standards.
Administer medications and treatments as directed by the camper’s Most Responsible Practitioner (MRP) and/or medical documentation.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation, incident reports, medication records, and health logs.
Respond promptly to first aid and medical situations involving campers, staff, or volunteers, including minor illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
Collaborate with the Nursing Director and broader camp team to maintain a safe and supportive camp environment.
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, including developing resources, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing feedback on processes.
Complete documentation using web-based platforms, including Camp Brain , as well as Microsoft Office applications.
Work with the Nursing Director to orient, mentor, and train volunteer nurses on a weekly basis.
Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives and delegate quality improvement activities as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the Nursing Director, nursing team, camp leadership, families, and other authorized members of the care team.
Provide respectful, camper-centered care that protects safety,…