Youth Camp Nurse Co-Manager
About The Position
UHS is seeking an energetic registered nurse to join us in supporting the youth camp programming at UW-Madison, mid-April 2026 through early August 2026. Our Youth Camps Nurse Co-Manager will assist with the hiring and onboarding and training of registered nurses and health technicians who support the health and well-being of children participating in summer camps on the UW-Madison campus. The Youth Camps Nurse Co-Manager will also staff various health offices and assist with processing camper check-ins. This position is posted at 24-40 hours per week, as time can fluctuate due to operational needs and programs in session. This position provides the opportunity to work with other healthcare professionals, members of the campus community, the families/guardians of the campers, and, of course, the campers. The co-manager will begin supporting the youth camp programming at UW-Madison starting April 2026. Youth camp sessions will run early June through mid-August 2026. It can be expected to work 32 hours/week late April - June. Hours in July - August will vary to meet operational needs. Rotating weekends are required mid-June through mid-August. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UHS is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and wellbeing, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of nursing experience.
- Experience interviewing/ hiring nursing and support staff.
- Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric nursing experience.
- Ambulatory/ urgent care/ emergency department nursing experience.
- Experience supervising the work of others.
- Experience working under nursing protocols.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Responsibilities
- May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
- Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being
- Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Participates in medical research as needed in collaboration with medical professionals and internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluates current care plans, completes assessments, develops specialized treatment plans, documents medical activity, and analyzes patient data and results to help diagnosis and treat illnesses and diseases
- Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
