Camp Nurse (Camp Pennyroyal)

About the Camp

Camp Pennyroyal is a 180-acre traditional overnight camp 15 miles south of Owensboro, KY, featuring an 8-acre lake, year-round buildings, platform tents, screened cabins, and primitive sites. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, archery, and a teams course. The camp serves Girl Scouts entering grades 4–12 with up to 70 campers per session, led by paid staff and volunteers.

About the Role 

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is seeking a full-time Camp Nurse (Health Supervisor) to manage all health services at camp. This role provides daily, weekly, and on-call care; first aid; mental, emotional, and social health support; and full medication management. The ideal candidate helps build a healthy, supportive camp culture for campers, staff, and volunteers. APPLY TODAY!

 

 

Benefits, Compensation & Dates

Staff receive room, board, and most meals, along with a supportive community environment. Seasonal salary is $4,361. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily/weekly health screenings;

• Administer and document medication;

• Advise staff on camper health needs; use CampDoc for records;

• Restock first aid;

• Maintain the health center;

• Support routine and emergency care; 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Non-traditional work hours are expected. When campers are on site, the Health Supervisor is on duty. The Health Supervisor typically has intermittent down time between health center hours and medication administration and guaranteed time off between camp sessions.
• Long, non-traditional hours; on-site housing near the Health Center; indoor/outdoor work in all weather; daily walking on uneven terrain; and physical activity including lifting up to 50 lbs.

General Accountabilities

Maintain and distribute health supplies; coordinate with emergency services; transport individuals as needed; communicate with caregivers; ensure compliance with ACA/HIPAA/Red Cross; create care plans; support staff training; manage documentation; prepare medications and emergency information for trips; provide strong customer service; supervise children; and complete additional duties.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CNA, EMT, or related training; two semesters in a nursing/medical/helping-profession program; First Aid/CPR/AED certification; 1 year youth-program experience; 1 year healthcare experience; crisis-management experience; strong communication skills; valid driver's license; ability to work with diverse populations; and adherence to camp/ACA standards.

Council Requirements

Promote diversity and inclusion; model the Girl Scout Promise and Law; maintain confidentiality; provide excellent customer service; manage resources responsibly; report concerns; be 21+; and complete all screenings.

COUNCIL COMPETENCIES

● Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
● Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
● Complete a background check, health history prior to start of camp season.

 

ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

● Effectively manage financial and physical resources.
● Exhibit effective communication skills and provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
● Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving campers to the appropriate authorities.
● Complete Health History and physical exam prior to camp.

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