Camp Nurse(Licensed Medical Professional)

Camp Nurse / Licensed Medical Professional (LMP)
Summer 2026 | Live-In Preferred | Berkshires, Western Massachusetts

Do you love working with children, value community, and want to spend your summer in a beautiful, purpose-driven setting? Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, a premier overnight summer camp in the Berkshires, is seeking a Camp Nurse / Licensed Medical Professional (LMP) to join our healthcare team for Summer 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to live and work at camp, build meaningful relationships with campers and staff, and enjoy the best of summer camp life—all while practicing within a supportive, well-structured medical system.

Position Overview

The Camp Nurse (Licensed Medical Professional) provides medical oversight and day-to-day healthcare services to campers and staff at one of our overnight camps. You will be part of a collaborative healthcare team that includes Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and a Medical Office Manager.  In addition, there will be a Healthcare Consultant and a Medical Advisor on call to advise and act as a point of escalation for healthcare questions.

Priority will be given to candidates who are able to live on site and commit to the full summer (June 20–August 21, 2026).

Schedule & Commitment

Our Camp Health Centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer season. Typical shifts are 12 hours long with one day and one night shift. Day shift is typically 7 AM – 7 PM and Evening/Night Shift:  6:00 PM – 9 AM. For evening shifts, staff may sleep if not needed for healthcare. Live-in, full-summer nurses are strongly preferred.

For non-live-in or partial summer candidates:

• Minimum commitment of 36 hours/week or at least two 12-hour day shifts and one night shift per week preferred – All Camp Nurses (LMPs) must be able to do overnight coverage.
• Priority shift assignments will go to candidates who live in and/or commit to a full summer.

Provide direct healthcare services including:

• Sick call, injury assessment, medication administration, and inpatient care
• Emergency response and escalation to Healthcare Consultant or Medical Advisor, EMS or outside medical providers as needed.
• Serve as the primary medical authority on shift, making decisions within scope of licensure and job functions.
• In coordination with other Medical Staff, review camper and staff medical forms prior to and during the summer
• Supervise medication administration and ensure accurate Medication Administration Records (MARS)
• Chart all medical care and ensure health records are complete, accurate, and well maintained in coordination with the Medical Office Manager.
• Direct and support Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in providing care within their scope
  Communicate with camper families as appropriat
• Coordinate with the Medical Office Manager and Camp Director regarding daily reports, trends, and follow-up care
• Intake and manage medications on Opening Day and oversee medication data entry in UltraCamp.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Health Care Center and communicate supply and equipment needs to the Medical Office Manager.

Camp Culture & Expectations

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is a values-based organization committed to kindness, respect, professionalism, and teamwork. We strive to create a positive, supportive, and fun environment for both campers and staff. Our nurses (LMPs) are integral members of the camp community and are expected to model calm leadership, compassion, and collaboration. A willingness to participate in the overall camp community, to be flexible and to maintain a positive, cooperative outlook is an important part of being in this role.

Please note: Under Massachusetts law, our campus is a drug-, alcohol-, nicotine-, and tobacco-free environment for all staff, regardless of age.

Additional Comments/Information:

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive summer pay
• Free on-site housing and meals – Family housing available if needed.
• Camp tuition benefits for staff children (benefit is dependent on length of commitment to camp.) Staff children may participate in either Day Camp or Resident
• Camp programs or a mix of both.
• Live and work in the heart of the Berkshires, home to world-class arts, culture, hiking, and outdoor recreation
• Planned staff outings and transportation to local towns and cultural events
• Join a diverse, welcoming staff community from across the U.S. and around the world
• Gain valuable leadership and healthcare experience in a well-supported camp medical system
• Access to a broad YMCA and camp alumni network

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current licensure as one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• We will also consider Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), or Medical Doctors (MDs) interested in filling the LMP role
• Must be licensed in Massachusetts or able to obtain MA licensure (Camp can assist with associated fees if needed
• Experience working with children required (camp, pediatric, school, or similar settings preferred)
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Proof of physical within the last 18 months and up-to-date immunizations required
• Positive attitude, flexibility and willingness and interest in working in a camp setting.

Suggested Experience:

---

Details

Company: Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

Location: Becket, Massachusetts

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: Health Staff

Day or Night: Overnight

Salary: $20.00-$35.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and commitment

Application Deadline: