Job Summary: 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a Summer Camp Head Nurse who will be responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of campers and staff for the duration of the 8 weeks of programming at Summer@BB&N. Staff working for Summer@BB&N work hard, have fun, and are positive role models for our campers.  We are looking for a candidate who will be dedicated, responsible, and eager to make every day fun at camp!  There is flexibility in this role for a full-time or shared part-time registered nurse/s.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.

• Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.

• Provide health care and first aid services to meet the needs of camp staff and campers. 

  • Assist with daily medication management.

  • Help supervise and care for people sent to the nurse's office for care.

  • Provide CPR and First Aid coverage as needed at designated times and locations. 

  • Provide direct care to staff within the scope of their skills, the camp’s health care manual, and treatment procedures.

• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camping Association standards. 

• Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety practices, supervising sanitary conditions throughout the camp.

  • Prepare athletic areas and waterfront with adequate water, sunscreen, and other prevention materials.

  • Work with other staff to minimize/eliminate health and safety risks

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field.

In addition, the candidate must be:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) with a license as required by the state.

• CPR certified.

• Experienced in both children's and adult illness/injury care.

• Available for training sessions on the nights of June 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2026.

• Education and First AID and BLS certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

About Buckingham Browne and Nichols School

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols: Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford. BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare stud...ents to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:  Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching. Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves. Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion. The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

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