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Camp Nurse

BBYO
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Organization Summary: BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer.

Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds on a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands-on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 500 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.   

International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) is a 19-day program designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position-holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. ILTC is expected to reach 200 teens.

Kallah is a 3-week Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel and community. Kallah is expected to reach 200 teens.

Dates and Availability - * Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability *

  • CLTC 1
    • Location: Poyntelle, PA
    • Work Commitment: Sunday, June 7 – June 23, 2024
  • CLTC 2
    • Location: Poyntelle, PA
    • Work Commitment: Sunday, June 23 – July 7, 2024
  • CLTC 3
    • Location: Poyntelle, PA
    • Work Commitment: Sunday, July 14 – July 28, 2024
  • CLTC 4
    • Location: Poyntelle, PA
    • Work Commitment: Sunday, July 28 – August 11, 2024
  • Perlman Summer* * Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability *
    • Location: Lake Como, Pennsylvania
    • Work Commitment:
      • ILTC: Sunday, June 23 – July 15, 2024
      • Kallah: Sunday, July 14 – August 8, 2024
  • Perlman Summer*: Sunday, June 23 – August 8, 2024

Key Position Responsibilities Include (and are not limited to):

  • Reviewing participant medical files noting all needs, allergies, and medications that will be administered during the program.
  • Create medical administration record of home medications on Campdoc
  • Chart home medications on the MAR in a timely matter
  • Communicate and coordinate with pharmacy if discrepancy on home medications that were sent to camp
  • Record assessments and over the counter medications that were administered in health log on Campdoc
  • Keep a daily log of medications that are dispersed to participants and
  • Distribute all over the counter medication
  • Apply critical thinking and decision making within your scope of practice
  • Quick with decision making
  • Triage teens and staff that present with medical issues
  • Coordinate urgent care/telehealth visits with the camp director/wellness admin
  • Follow written orders and BBYO policies
  • Administer tests on teens/staff that present with symptoms of (Covid, strep and flu)
  • Follow policy for quarantining individuals
  • Lice checks and treatment, when needed
  • Communicate with parents/guardians of teens physical health has declined requiring a physician
  • Review medication ordered in advance through CampMeds system.
  • Collect medication at the beginning of each session – report list of teens who arrive with medication to Site Director.
  • Overseeing all emergency medical situations.
  • Travel with teens or staff needing outside treatment.
  • Communicate consistently with the director regarding any significant medical issues with participants.
  • Communicate with parents on any medical teen issues.
  • Participate in trainings prior to camp start date
  • Communicate with families prior to camp start date if specific needs must be discussed
  • Follow and Enforce all COVID camp guidelines.

Candidates should be personable, nurturing, comfortable with teenagers, and comfortable communicating with parents regarding specific medical concerns and issues. Candidates should have experience working in a school or camp environment with children and/or teenagers.

Position is not an agent, partner, or employee of BBYO. Position is an independent contract role. 

For more information, please contact bbyosummer@bbyo.org or call 202-857-6549.

To apply for this position, please go to – www.bbyo.org/careers.

Qualifications: RN or Physician Assistant. Experience working with children/adolescents is a plus. Must have active license.