Camp Nurse

Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Farm Summer Camp (ages 8-16) has a one to four-week opportunity for a nurse (RN or LPN) at our unique Farm Camp in the heart of the Hudson Valley!

Spend your summer with us on our 900-acre Biodynamic farm in Upstate New York! At our camps, you will grow personally and professionally, enjoy delicious farm-to-table meals, experience farm life, and help children and teens have a camp experience they’ll never forget! 

Camp Nurse Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the medical needs of 72 campers ages 8 to 16, and 20 staff per session of camp. This includes our day camp and residential camps.
• Ensures compliance with the Columbia County Department of Health camp health regulations.
• Overnight presence on campus, and availability for medical needs that may arise.
• Dispensing medicines, performing first aid, daily sick calls.
• Maintaining all medical records and documentation on campers and staff.
• Liaison to camper parents.
• Accompanying campers/staff to doctors when needed.
• Provide a nurturing and responsive environment to campers, guests, and other staff members.
• Help to ensure the smooth operations of the daily needs of the camp by being flexible and attentive to details.
• Support the Camp Director, Camp Managers and counselors with upholding all camp medical protocols.
• Support Campers’ behavioral, health, and emotional well-being.

All Hawthorne Valley Summer Camp staff must be committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for both campers and fellow staff members.

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), with current license in New York State, with current CPR/AED certification
• Experience working with children ages 8 to 16 is a plus
• Nurturing personality able to work with all age groups and needs, including homesickness.
• A good work ethic with an ability to be flexible, and work as a team member with all age groups.
• Strong time management, communication, organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong assessment skills and some knowledge of homeopathic medicines is a plus
• Ability to live on campus in a private room for the duration of the session.
• The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• New nurse graduates are encouraged to apply

Dates:

• Staff Training: June 12 - 23, 2023 (these dates can be flexible for the right candidate)
• Applicants can select to work for one, two, three, or four weeks at camp. 
  • June 25th – 30th - Session 1 
  • July 2nd – 14th - Session 2
  • July 16th – 21st - Session 3

Salary:

• $1,300 per week plus a private room and all organic meals. 

Please note: Our available housing cannot accommodate partners, children, or pets. 

Camp placement is available for children of summer camp nurses and can be considered as a benefit in lieu of salary in most cases.