Camp Nurse - Summer 2026

The Camp Nurse is responsible for the care and supervision of all medical services at Leg Up Farm. This includes administering medication, communicating with parents and counselors, and maintaining records of camper medical needs.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• One to two years of experience working with children in a healthcare or related field
• 21 years of age or older
• Completion of New Staff Orientation Trainings
• Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse Training
• Current State Child Abuse History Clearance
• Current State Police Record Check
• Current Federal Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting)
• Compliance with Drug Testing & Satisfactory Drug Testing Results
• First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and client’s right to privacy and protection
• Knowledge of Leg Up Farm Therapy Program policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain health forms and paperwork
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, multi-task, and provide self-direction regarding implementation of summer camp program.
• Ability to remain calm and perform duties in stressful situations, as well as directing volunteers to assist as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and problem solve.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and proprietary business practices
• Strong Commitment to Organization’s Mission, Vision, & Culture of Positive Attitude, Passion, Teamwork, and Respect
• High Degree of Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct
• High Degree of Flexibility and Dependability
• Deep Sense of Compassion and Responsiveness to Client’s Needs
• Exemplify the six Guiding Principles of Leg Up Farm

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan