The Camp Nurse Manager serves as the leader of the Camp Loyaltown Health Center, responsible for directing and coordinating all operations rather than functioning primarily as a bedside nurse. This position focuses on leadership, supervision, and compliance, including hiring, training, and managing Health Center staff; overseeing budgets, schedules, and payroll; and ensuring adherence to ACA, DOH, and agency standards. The Nurse Manager collaborates with camp leadership to plan for each season, screens campers for admission, and ensures that medical protocols and documentation systems are followed. While providing clinical oversight as needed, the Nurse Manager’s primary role is to maintain a well-staffed, compliant, and efficiently operate a Health Center that supports the health and safety of all campers and staff. Direct clinical coverage is expected only during emergencies, call-outs, or staffing shortages, and the Nurse Manager must be immediately available on call 24/7 during camp sessions (within 30 minutes), unless alternate coverage is arranged.

Values and Embraces Diversity in background and experiences for every person in every community.  Strive to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish.  Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Location:

• Camp Season (May 1 – September): Based in Hunter, NY, working five days per week.
  • Exact end date subject to camp schedule.
•  Off-Season (September – April 30): Based in Hunter/Plainview, NY, working five days per week, with a requirement to be on-site in Hunter at least three days per week as per the needs of the program. Private accommodations are provided when on-site in Hunter.

Leadership & Staffing

• Lead all Health Center operations, serving as a supervisor and coordinator rather than providing direct clinical support (except in emergencies, call-outs, or staffing shortages).
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff, Health Care Assistants, and coordinators.
• Mentor and develop staff while addressing performance issues with HR support.
• Design seasonal staffing patterns and schedules to ensure full coverage, including approving payroll, time-off, and budget alignment.
• Ensure a qualified RN who has completed the RTE class is present on campgrounds 24/7 during children’s sessions. The Nurse Manager may serve in this role if residing on-site, or will ensure coverage through scheduling if not.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee Health Center operations, ensuring compliance with DOH, ACA, and agency policies.
• Manage supply ordering, inventory, infection control, and equipment checks (e.g., AEDs, refrigerators, medication storage).
• Coordinate camper admission screenings, Medicaid waiver applications, and required documentation.
• Submit regular reports (daily, weekly, monthly) on staffing, health center operations, incidents, and compliance.

Clinical Oversight

• Provide oversight of all clinical practice including medication administration, health screenings, incident reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure safe medication administration by trained nursing staff through training, supervision, and audits. Be present in the dining hall as needed (session start, mealtimes, new staff, or high-risk regimens.
• Develop, implement, and oversee emergency medical protocols, including communicable disease outbreaks and camper/staff injuries or illnesses, to ensure staff preparedness and effective, timely response in all situations.
• Provide direct coverage only when needed due to emergencies, call outs or staffing shortages.
• Remain immediately available “on call” (telephone triage) 24/7 while camp is in session, unless alternate coverage is arranged, with a response time within 30 minutes.
• Monitor camper and staff health compliance and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Oversee communication between nursing staff and camper families regarding medical concerns, ensuring updates are accurate, timely, and appropriately documented throughout the camper’s stay.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with camp leadership and departments (Food Services, Staffing, Accommodations) to integrate health needs into daily operations.
• Lead Health Center meetings and participate in camp-wide meetings, family information sessions, and off-season planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents, mandated reporting requirements, and agency policies.

Technology & Documentation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills for tracking schedules, certifications, staffing coverage, bonus/stipend payments, documentation, and compliance metrics.
• Oversee secure, complete, and compliant record-keeping for campers and staff.

Mission & Culture

• Model the agency’s mission and values in all interactions.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration within the Health Center team.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Camp (immediate supervisor).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to remain on campgrounds for extended periods during the camp season, including overnight stays when providing on-site RN coverage.
• Ability to move throughout camp property, which includes uneven terrain, stairs, and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds independently and to assist with lifting and transferring campers (children and adults) with limited mobility, using safe techniques and adaptive equipment/support as available.
• Capacity to respond quickly in emergency situations, which may require short bursts of physical activity and providing physical assistance (e.g., CPR, first aid).
• Tolerance for extended periods of standing, bending, or sitting while overseeing Health Center operations, medication administration oversight, or camper screenings.
• Adequate visual, auditory, and communication ability to assess health conditions and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Location:
  • Camp Season (May 1 – September): Based in Hunter, NY, working five days per week.
    • Exact end date subject to camp schedule.
  •  Off-Season (September – April 30): Based in Hunter/Plainview, NY, working five days per week, with a requirement to be on-site in Hunter at least three days per week as per the needs of the program. Private accommodations are provided when on-site in Hunter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/AED certification, renewed annually in accordance with DOH regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Candidates not yet proficient in Excel will receive training and must achieve proficiency within three months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of nursing supervisory and/or leadership experience.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.