Camp Nurse (Camp Pennyroyal)
About The Position
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is seeking a full-time Camp Nurse (Health Supervisor) to manage all health services at Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre traditional overnight camp located 15 miles south of Owensboro, Kentucky. The camp serves Girl Scouts entering grades 4–12, with up to 70 campers per session, and offers activities including canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, archery, and a teams course. The Camp Nurse provides daily, weekly, and on-call care, first aid, mental, emotional, and social health support, and medication management. The position helps foster a healthy, supportive camp culture for campers, staff, and volunteers. Duties include overseeing health screenings, maintaining health records and supplies, supporting routine and emergency care, coordinating with emergency services, and communicating with caregivers. The role has long, non-traditional hours, and the Health Supervisor is on duty while campers are on site. The position includes on-site housing near the Health Center, intermittent downtime between health-center hours and medication administration, and guaranteed time off between camp sessions. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather, with daily walking on uneven terrain and physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds. Staff receive room, board, and most meals. The seasonal salary is $4,361.
Requirements
- CNA, EMT, or related training.
- Two semesters in a nursing, medical, or helping-profession program.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- One year of youth-program experience.
- One year of healthcare experience.
- Crisis-management experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Adherence to camp and ACA standards.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Complete required screenings, including a background check.
- Complete a health history and physical exam prior to camp.
- Maintain confidentiality, manage resources responsibly, report concerns, and provide excellent customer service.
- Promote diversity and inclusion and model the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily and weekly health screenings.
- Administer and document medications, and manage medication information.
- Advise staff on camper health needs.
- Use CampDoc for health records.
- Restock first-aid supplies and maintain the Health Center.
- Support routine and emergency care.
- Maintain and distribute health supplies.
- Coordinate with emergency services and transport individuals as needed.
- Communicate with caregivers.
- Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, and Red Cross requirements.
- Create care plans and support staff training.
- Manage health documentation.
- Prepare medications and emergency information for trips.
- Provide strong customer service and supervise children.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Room and board.
- Most meals provided.
- Supportive community environment.
- On-site housing near the Health Center.
- Guaranteed time off between camp sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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