Summer Camp Nurse

Organization Summary

BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year‑round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring worldwide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values.

CLTC is a 13‑day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. Teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter C builds on a curriculum based on leadership development, program planning, and hands‑on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 500 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.

ILTC is a 19‑day program that hones leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position‑holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. ILTC is expected to reach 200 teens.

Kallah is a 3‑week Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel and community. Kallah is expected to reach 200 teens.

Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability.

• CLTC 1
• Location:
  
  Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment:
  Sunday, June 21 – July 6, 2026
• CLTC 2
• Location:
  
  Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment:
  Sunday, July 12 – July 27, 2026
• CLTC 3
• Location:
  
  Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment:
  Sunday, July 26 – August 10, 2026
• CLTC 4
• Location:
  
  Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment:
  Sunday, July 26 – August 10, 2026
• Perlman Summer*
• Work Commitment:
  • ILTC:
    Sunday, June 21 – July 13, 2026
  • Kallah:
    Sunday, July 12 – August 3, 2026
  • Perlman Summer*:
    Friday, June 19 – August 4, 2026

• Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications that will be administered during the program.
• Create medical administration record of home medications on Campdoc.
• Chart home medications on the MAR in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with pharmacy if discrepancy on home medications that were sent to camp.
• Record assessments and over‑the‑counter medications that were administered in health log on Campdoc.
• Keep a daily log of medications that are dispersed to participants.
• Distribute all over‑the‑counter medication.
• Apply critical thinking and decision making within scope of practice.
• Triage teens and staff that present with medical issues.
• Coordinate urgent care/telehealth visits with camp director/wellness admin.
• Follow written orders and BBYO policies.
• Administer tests on teens/staff that present with symptoms of Covid, strep and flu.
• Follow policy for quarantining individuals.
• Lice checks and treatment, when needed.
• Communicate with parents/guardians if teen physical health declines requiring a physician.
• Review medication ordered in advance through Camp Meds system.
• Collect medication at the beginning of each session – report list of teens who arrive with medication to Site Director.
• Oversee all emergency medical situations.
• Travel with teens or staff needing outside treatment.
• Communicate consistently with director regarding any significant medical issues with participants.
• Communicate with parents on any medical teen issues.
• Participate in trainings prior to camp start date.
• Communicate with families prior to camp start date if specific needs must be discussed.
• Physical requirements include:
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
  • Ability to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Heavy visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data and figures, using computers and reading.

Candidates should be personable, nurturing, comfortable with teenagers, and with experience communicating with parents regarding specific medical concerns and issues. Candidates should have experience working in a school or camp environment with children and/or teenagers.

Position is not an agent, partner, or employee of BBYO. Position is an independent contract role.

For more information, please contact Sabrina at smoore or call 202‑857‑6549.

Qualifications: RN or Physician Assistant. Experience working with children/adolescents is a plus. Must have active license in Pennsylvania.