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Job Description
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The City of Danbury is now hiring Camp Nurse Youth Summer Camps 2025
Job OverviewDanbury Parks and Recreation is seeking a compassionate and skilled Camp Nurse to oversee the health and medical needs of campers aged 612 and staff at our youth summer camps. The Camp Nurse will provide first aid manage medications and respond to medical emergencies ensuring a healthy and safe camp experience. This position is ideal for a licensed professional who enjoys working with children in an active outdoor setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesHealth Care:Assess and treat minor injuries and illnesses (e.g. cuts allergies heat exhaustion) using first aid and basic medical techniques.
Medication Management:Administer and document camper and staff medications according to parental or physician instructions maintaining secure storage.
Emergency Response:Provide immediate care in medical emergencies coordinate with emergency services if needed and inform the Site Director and parents.
Health Records:Maintain accurate health logs including treatment records incident reports and camper medical forms ensuring confidentiality.
Safety Collaboration:Work with Safety Advocates and leadership to address healthrelated risks such as dehydration or communicable illnesses.
Education:Offer guidance to staff and campers on basic health practices like hygiene sun safety and recognizing symptoms of distress.
Supply Oversight:Monitor and restock first aid kits and medical supplies notifying the Site Director of needs or shortages.
Education & Licensure:Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required; valid Connecticut nursing license mandatory.
Experience:At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred ideally with pediatric or emergency care exposure. Camp or school nursing experience is a plus.
Certifications:CPR and First Aid certification required; AED training preferred.
Skills:Strong assessment and decisionmaking skills with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Physical Requirements:Ability to work outdoors respond quickly to emergencies and lift up to 25 lbs. if assisting a camper or staff member.
Background Check and Drug Screen:Must pass a drug screen criminal background check and provide two professional references.
Warm and approachable demeanor with children and parents.
Organized and detailoriented especially with records and medications.
Ability to adapt to the fastpaced informal camp environment.
Commitment to promoting a healthy and safe camp community.
Application Information
Application Submission:
Qualified applications must be submitted online at This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V
ImportantNote: Paper applications will not be accepted.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions false misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department ator if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex race color sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions national origin ancestry age veteran status or disability except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.
We encourage African Americans women Hispanics and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V.
Schedule
Duration:July 7thAug 8th with preseason orientation in early June.
Employment Type
Temp
