Camp Nurse

JOB TITLE: Camp Nurse

JOB LOCATION: Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748

JOB STATUS: Seasonal/Temporary

Owned and operated by Easterseals Central Illinois, Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is the premier resource in the state of Illinois for providing specialized outdoor recreational, experiential and family programs for individuals with disabilities and illnesses in a fun, safe and accessible environment. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center provides specialized lodging, staff and programming modified to accommodate kids and adults of all abilities.

From day camps, overnight summer camps, partner group camps, and weekend family retreats there's a camp fit for everyone. Timber Pointe is a wonderful and unique resource available to the Central Illinois community. We offer overnight rentals in our cabins and lodges as well as day use for corporate meetings and events. We offer activities and team building exercises for groups.

We are also a picture-perfect wedding venue.

Easterseals’ Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is looking for healthcare heroes to join us in providing life-changing, empowering, and safe camp experiences for individuals of all ability levels at our beautiful 170-acre lakeside property! The Camp Nurse is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff and providing health care to meet the individual needs of campers and camp staff.

The camper population includes day campers (youth ages 5-17 with or without disabilities), overnight youth campers (ages 7-17 with disabilities and/or challenging illnesses), and adult overnight campers (ages 18+ with disabilities and/or challenging illnesses).

When working Sunday Check-in days, compensation is an hourly rate of $25.00 - $30.00 . Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. The schedule is roughly 2:30pm until 6:30pm. The employment dates are as follows:

• June 7, 2026
• June 14, 2026
• June 21, 2026
• June 28, 2026
• July 5, 2026
• July 13, 2026

When working a full week camp session, the compensation is a weekly stipend of $900 - $1,200 per camp session. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. When working the full week camp session, the Camp Nurse is provided with room/board/meals during their time  employment dates for the full week camp sessions run June 7, 2026 - July 17, 2026.

Hourly work to prepare for the camp season (stocking first aid kits, OTC medications, organizing medical supplies, etc.) would be offered prior to June 7, 2026.

• Screen all campers and staff who are arriving to camp.
• Verify Health history and examination.
• Verify emergency authorization.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
• Conduct a health assessment.
• Check-in all medications used by campers and staff.
• Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Provide health care to meet the individual needs of camp staff and campers with thoughtfulness, kindness, and respect, administering all treatments and medications to the camp population per prescription requirements or OTC as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet medical needs.
• Maintain communication with camper families as needed.
• Follow healthcare policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
• Set up the camp Health Center.
• Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.
• Prepare and utilize daily medical logs for treatment and medications.
• Prepare and record incident and accident report forms.
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
• Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp, including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, and out-of-camp trips.
• Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed.
• Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.
• Verify Health history and examination.
• Verify emergency authorization.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
• Conduct a health assessment.
• Keep all medications used by campers and staff.
• Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.
• Observe daily cleanliness in the medical wing and other areas throughout the camp.
• Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Valid CPR and First aid certification.
• Valid…