The Health Director is responsible for implementing all medical requirements described in the camp safety plan submitted to the Suffolk County Department of Health and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.



Responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, protecting, and maintaining campers' health records; securing and administering medicines and treatment to campers according to physicians' orders; recording all treatment according to established procedures and reporting required incidents to the local health department within 24 hours. The Health Director determines when a camper must receive attention from a physician or other medical professional and arranges transportation as needed. The Health Director oversees and coordinates the entire Health Center staff's work and provides training to camp personnel as needed, including, but not limited to, first aid, epi-pen assistance, and inhaler assistance. The Health Director oversees campers' initial health screening and provides a safety briefing to campers every Sunday. The Health Director is responsible for maintaining supply inventory in the Health Center and submitting order requests as needed.

    

Required Qualifications:

• RN, licensed to practice in New York State; Certifications in CPR/AED and epi-pen as approved by local Department of Health.
• Able to lift 20 pounds.
• This is a live-in position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or background in school, visiting, or public health nursing is desirable.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:            $15,000-$22,000 per season        

Schedule:      EXEMPT – TEMP: June 21, 2026 – August 23, 2026

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at [email protected]

  

Job Title:

Association Tmp Camp Nurse

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contact Name:

Ashley Downs

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