Camp Health Center Director (RN or LPN)

Camp Health Center Director (RN or LPN)

Location: Lake Como, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 8 August 19, 2026)

About Client

A beloved overnight camp tucked into the Pocono Mountains, bringing together 300+ campers and staff each summer in a safe, spirited, and tightly bonded community. The Health Center is central to how the camp functionsnot a peripheral service, but a core part of what allows every camper to flourish physically and emotionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: RN: $1,200$1,500/week | LPN: $950$1,200/week Based on experience and qualifications; compensation is flexible based on leadership level and family situation
• Shift: One full day off each week; personal time worked into every day
• Benefits Package: Private staff housing; all meals provided; laundry service included; tuition discount for enrolled campers; free childcare for children under 6

Job Summary

This is a command role, not a floor nurse position. The Head Nurse holds final authority over all clinical decisions and Health Center operations for a 300+ person residential community, leading a three-person nursing team through an 8-bed infirmary across a full summer season.

Key Responsibilities

• Run daily Health Center operations in an 8-bed infirmary; set up for the season before camp opens and sustain full readiness through closing day
• Build and manage the nursing team schedule for three nurses; distribute time off fairly and plan coverage proactively across the season
• Manage daily medication administration for approximately 30% of the camp population; maintain active coordination with outside pharmacies and providers
• Log and update all health records in real time using the camp's online health management platform
• Carry out on-site diagnostic testing including strep and other routine assessments
• Certify staff on key medical procedures, with EpiPen administration as a core training component
• Stay ahead of camper health developments; get families on the phone when a situation is clinically significant
• Handle emergencies without hesitation; oversee transfers to local medical facilities when the situation demands it
• Function within established county emergency services protocols, accounting for an average ambulance response window of 2530 minutes
• Interface with visiting physicians; lock in backup nursing coverage for any window without a physician on-site

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing
• 4+ years of professional nursing practice
• 3+ years of clinical experience with children ages 617
• Proven record leading or supervising a clinical team
• Comfortable and effective teaching clinical procedures to non-nursing staff
• Exceptionally organized with the scheduling discipline to manage a multi-person team
• Fully committed to on-site residential living from June 8 through August 19

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior leadership in school nursing, pediatric care, or a camp health director role
• Makes crisp clinical calls under pressure without second-guessing the decision
• Detail-oriented and well-organized; partners naturally with camp administration rather than working around it
• Shows up to camp life as a full participantnot just a clinician on duty

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the processfrom application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.