Camp Nurse/RN

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

Wonderland Camp and

Conference Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:                      Camp Nurse/RN

LOCATION/DEPT:                     Wonderland Camp and Conference Center

REPORTS TO:                          Assistant Director - Programs

FLSA CATEGORY:                    Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE:                         TFT

Seasonal Position:         June 1, 2026 - August 16, 2026 

 

OUTCOMES

The Camp Nurse/RN is to be in direct charge of the health program at Wonderland Camp,

and respond to any emergency.  Will manage medical records of campers and staff,

supervise health and cleanliness standards, and to help provide adequate physical health

conditions for all.

           

            ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Duties

1. Work with Camp leadership regarding health policies and sanitary conditions.
2. Work with Camp leadership on any problems that arise regarding the health of staff and campers.
3. Open Health Center and obtain necessary supplies after checking the current inventory at the beginning of the summer and throughout the summer as necessary.
4. Prepare and append standing orders with the support of a local doctor and follow them throughout the summer.
5. Guide and participate in camper health check-in on opening day of each Specified encampment (youth camps, senior citizens and territorial).
6. Hold regular office hours and arrange for emergency coverage on a 24 hour basis.  Keep main office notified of your location for emergencies.  Some flexibility with work hours will be needed due to some special programming.
7. Maintain all health-related records including daily log, medical forms, incident (first report) forms, insurance forms and insurance records.
8. Be available for teaching/assisting program staff and campers with anything regarding health and health education.
9. Supervise and plan responsibilities for CNA with Camp leadership, according to Aide’s skills and abilities.
10. Periodically observe all areas of camp for health and safety, and report any deficiencies to Camp Leadership.
11. Conduct Health and Safety orientation during general staff training. Work with Camp leadership planning this orientation.
12. Maintain Health Center, medical equipment, and inventory. Submit work requests to Program Manager for submission to Maintenance Director.
13. Maintain all first aid kits (vehicles, cabins, offices, kitchen, maintenance etc). Collect and restock all cabin first aid kits at the end of the season.
14. Submit a written brief and inventory at the end of the summer.

Other Duties

1. Participate in leadership training week.
2. Assist with transportation of campers and staff.
3. Maintain a servant attitude, function as part of the ministry leadership team.
4. Maintain a sense of professionalism with a loving spirit.
5. All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Activities Director.

In contacts related to this position’s duties this individual act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

 

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well

as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

 

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