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 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.

Details:

• Residential full-time seasonal exempt position from June 20-July 13, 2025 (First Session) and July 18-August 10, 2025 (Second Session).
• Required to live at camp while boys are in residence and work 6 days per week.
• Salary will range from $1,300-$1,600 per week, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to earn up to $1,000 as an end of season bonus.
• Free room and board in a picturesque island setting.
• Opportunity to be immersed in a uniquely positive and supportive community, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of some very deserving boys.

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.

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).
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Temporary

Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,600.00 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Physical Setting:

• School

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is a residential, seasonal position that will require to you live at our summer camp in New Hampshire during our two camper sessions (June 21-July 13 and July 19-August 10)?
• Do you have previous experience working at summer camp, elementary school, or similar youth-focused environment?
• Mayhew is a substance-free community, and you will not be allowed to use, or even possess, alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or illicit drugs of any sort while on Mayhew property, nor will there be opportunities during the day to step away from Mayhew property to smoke. Are you prepared to live up to this high standard?

Ability to Relocate:

• Bristol, NH 03222: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,300 - $1,600