Summer Camp Nurse

About The Mayhew Program: The Mayhew Program is not your typical summer camp. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering boys from disadvantaged backgrounds in New Hampshire. Through our unique year-round program, we provide tuition-free opportunities for these young individuals to discover their potential, build self-esteem, and grow into responsible, confident members of their communities.  

Job Title: Resident Summer Camp Nurse  

Job Summary: Mayhew’s camp nurse oversees the health and safety of campers and staff by operating the Health Center, conducting first-day camper health checks, looking after ill or injured campers & staff, organizing & administering medications, organizing and maintaining the Health Center & camp first-aid kits, and keeping records of camper visits. Additionally, the camp nurse will need to be prepared to take the lead in managing the response to any potential health emergency/accident/injury at camp. 

Apply at: https://www.mayhew.org/nurse 

Reports to: Camp Director  

Dates of Employment:  June 20-July 13, 2025 (First Session) and July 18-August 10, 2025 (Second Session)  

Schedule: The camp nurse will be required to live at camp while boys are in residence and work 6 days each week. Workdays will typically begin at 7:30am and end around 9:30 pm. However, the camp nurse must also be prepared to offer care on an as-needed basis 24-hrs/day while on duty. 

Pay Range: $1,600 per week (6-7 weeks total) plus an opportunity for up to $1,000 as an end-of-summer bonus.  

Other benefits: Full room and board on a picturesque private island. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in a uniquely positive and supportive community, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of some very deserving boys.  

Qualifications:  

• Must be authorized as provided in New Hampshire law to work as a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or physician’s assistant (PA) or be willing to pursue authorization. 
• Current CPR/AED/First-Aid Certifications. 
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record (to potentially transport children for additional care) 
• Summer camp, pediatrics, emergency room, or school nursing experience is a plus.  
• The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and college-age staff is essential.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Ensure that each staff member & camper has a health history and examination form on file. 
• Provide health screenings for all campers on the opening day of each session. 
• Administer both over the counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times.  
• Care for ill or injured campers and staff. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury care delivered to campers and staff.  
• Utilize approved standing orders as necessary. 
• Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities, when necessary.  
• Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff.  
• Work directly with Mayhew’s on-call doctor, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff.  
• Help set-up, maintain, and ultimately close the Health Center 
• Assist with other day-to-day tasks as necessary. 

Essential Functions:  

• Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the Camp Director.  
• Maintain current certification as a RN, LPN, APRN, or PA in the state of New Hampshire throughout contract.  
• Lift as much as 25 lbs.  
• Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties.  
• Complete all duties as assigned. 

Apply at: https://www.mayhew.org/nurse