Nurse Position
2 Positions Available

About Camp Naru

Camp Naru is an overnight summer camp held each year in the second week of August, where Korean American youth explore their heritage, build community, and grow into confident leaders. Camp Naru brings together about 350 campers and staff, creating a supportive and fun environment. Through cultural workshops, outdoor activities, evening programs, and shared meals, campers and staff deepen their pride in their identity and form lifelong friendships. Our staff bring Camp Naru to life, building a community where every camper feels welcome and valued.

Role Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Camp Nurse provides frontline medical care and triage for campers and staff, and supports the daily operations of the health center. Nurses are responsible for implementing camp medical protocols, documenting care, and escalating elevated or complex cases to the CMO, who serves as the primary medical authority and decision-maker. Nurses will report directly to the CMO. Camp Naru envisions its nurses as individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact on the next generation of Korean American youth.

Anticipated Start Date: June 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Medical Care & Emergency Response

• Serve as the first point of contact for camper and staff health concerns, providing triage, first aid, and routine clinical care within licensure scope.
• Promptly identify and escalate emergencies, elevated cases, or situations requiring advanced medical judgment to the CMO.
• Implement allergy management plans, dietary restriction protocols, and medication guidelines in alignment with camp policies.Support ongoing monitoring and follow-up care plans for campers/staff
• Execute the written safety plan and respond calmly and effectively in urgent or high-stress situations.

Health Protocols, Compliance, and Documentation

• Learn, review, and consistently implement all camp medical policies and procedures, including intake/initial assessments, treatment guidelines, isolation processes, discharge procedures, and camper removal steps when necessary.
• As a team, review camper medical files to support individualized care planning and mitigate known risks.
• Ensure treatments and decisions align with protocol and best practices; flag emerging concerns, protocol gaps, or trends.
• Document all health center visits, medications dispensed, treatments delivered, and incident notes promptly and accurately.
• Maintain organized, confidential medical records (HIPAA-aligned standards) to support continuity of care.

Training & Management

• Participate fully in nursing team onboarding and preparedness training.
• Co-facilitate staff health and safety training as delegated by the CMO (common injuries, emergency response, medication procedures, allergy protocols, illness prevention).
• Reinforce medical procedures and safety expectations with counselors during training weekend and throughout camp week.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching to staff during camp week as needs arise, in alignment with CMO guidance.

Operations & Communication

• Keep the health center clean, organized, and fully ready for daily care; support setup and smooth flow during busy times while coordinating with other medical staff.
• Monitor supplies, medications, and equipment, restocking as needed and flagging shortages or concerns to the medical team early.
• Share timely updates on elevated cases, health trends, and operational issues, and join staff meetings/case huddles as needed so medical input informs camp-wide decisions.
• Follow the medical team’s communication pathway for families and outside providers, handling routine updates only when delegated.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the camp.
• Participate in end-of-day and post-camp debriefs, offering clear recommendations to strengthen protocols, training, workflows, and health center logistics for future summers.

Camper & Staff Relationships

• Foster a caring, calm, and supportive environment for campers and staff who seek medical care.
• Model Camp Naru’s core values in every interaction through empathy, professionalism, discretion, and clear communication.
• Build trust with campers who may feel anxious, homesick, or vulnerable, and respond with patience and cultural sensitivity.
• Work collaboratively with fellow medical staff to keep the health center welcoming, respectful, and well-run.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Alignment with Camp Naru’s mission and values.
• Passion for working with children and youth.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clinically appropriate health center environment.
• Provide safe, accurate nursing assessment and treatment within licensure scope, and escalate elevated cases through the medical team’s decision pathway.
• Apply strong clinical judgment in fast-moving situations, weighing risks and choosing appropriate next steps.
• Communicate clearly, calmly, and discreetly with campers, staff, and the medical team.
• Bring a youth-centered care approach with high emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and teamwork in a dynamic residential camp setting.
• Follow Camp Naru policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Valid medical license and certifications necessary to practice medicine.
• Experience working with youth in a school, camp, clinical, or community setting.
• Previous camp experience is a plus.
• Must be 25 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the U.S.

Timeline

Compensation:

• Base pay: $1,750  stipend (before taxes) upon successful completion of training, camp week, and post-camp
• Incentives:

• $100 early signing bonus for returning staff*
• $100 referral bonus for each staff member you refer who completes camp (no limit)

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to submit an application.  Click here to apply.

Application Deadlines:

• Returning Staff:  December 18, 2025 (early bird)*
• New Staff: January 14, 2026 (regular application deadline)

For more information:

• Recruiting link: https://tinyurl.com/campnarustaff
• Camp Naru website: www.campnaru.org
• Instagram: @campnaru
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/campnaru

If you have any questions, please contact our Program Manager, Jen Kong,  at jennifer.kong@campnaru.org.