We are looking for a professional, energetic and caring registered nurse to serve as our camp nurse
this summer.
Dates: Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025*
Timing: 8:30AM – 3:30PM Daily
*Potential for additional hourly work in advance of the summer.
About Ramah Day Camp in Chicagoland:
Ramah Day Camp in Wheeling, Illinois, is a warm and nurturing environment where 275+ kids come to make great friends, grow socially, learn Jewish values and most importantly – to have fun. Campers entering pre-kindergarten through ninth grade enjoy sports, swimming, music, cookouts, arts & crafts and more.
Position Overview:
The nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the Ramah Day Camp community while camp is in session.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
– Provide first aid to campers and staff according to generally accepted principles and standards
of care.
– Assess and triage patients seeking medical attention and refer to physician as needed and
according to camp protocols.
– Provide first response in emergency situations and provide appropriate medical care as the
situation requires.
– Distribute prescribed medications as needed and or as ordered by a physician and distribute
OTC medications on an as-needed (PRN) basis in accordance with labeled instructions and
standing orders.
– Monitor and document inpatient care and progress of campers / staff in the infirmary, contact
camper families as appropriate.
– Administer treatments as necessary according to nurses’ scope of care, assessment and/or
physician’s order.
Qualifications:
– The Summer Camp Nurse must be licensed (LPN or RN), and be currently registered, or have
reciprocity, to practice in the State of Illinois.
– The Camp Nurse should relate well to groups of young people and enjoy outdoor activity, fresh
air, and beautiful scenery!
– Experience operating independently in a professional medical setting.
Compensation: Beginning at $40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Only applications with a resume will be considered. Please send materials to
tderman@ramahday.com