Summer Camp Nurse
Company: YMCA of Columbia Willamette
Location: Gresham
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: YMCA OF
COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE Position Title: Camp Nurse Location/Branch:
Camp Collins Department: Summer Camp Supervisor: Director, Youth
Development Scheduled Hours: Sunday to Friday Full Time/Part Time:
Seasonal The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven
organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and
passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the
Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and
service into practice. Objective: Under Supervision of the
Director, Youth Development, the Health Officer works to maintain a
safe and healthy camp environment using preventive care and risk
management techniques in a manner that is consistent with the staff
code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA
Camp Collins. Job Responsibilities: Work with the staff team in
responding to the medical needs of campers and staff. Be an active
and supportive member of the camp community and help to create an
enjoyable experience for all campers and staff. Be an active and
supportive member of the Leadership Team. Job Specifics: 1.
Incorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love,
respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work. 2.
Commit to establishing long-term relationships with staff,
volunteers, campers and families. 3. Care for Campers/Staff who are
Ill or Injured at Camp 4. Leadership Team: Demonstrate professional
role modeling at all times, work to establish and maintain positive
relationships with leadership team members, communicate regularly
with summer program director, fulfill leadership team duties, and
complete a thorough end of summer report. 5. Support Staff through
building authentic relationships, coaching and evaluations (formal
and informal), following up on camper behavior management,
supporting staff through challenging situations, following through
with commitments, helping staff grow professionally and personally,
maintaining positive relationships throughout the summer, and
serving as a liaison between staff and Leadership Team. 6. Health
House Operations 7. Support and direct the assistant health officer
and inclusion counselors. 8. Conduct Appropriate Parent
Communication by acting proactively regarding camper concerns,
being consistent and timely in inclusion of parent in updates on
camper situations, and follow up with parental inquiries in a
timely manner. 9. Perform other duties as assigned Key Results:
Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of
love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment
to the Y’s vision and mission. Builds authentic relationships in
the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support
the Y’s work. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a
manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the
audience. Values all people for their unique talents and takes an
active role in promoting practices that support diversity,
inclusion, and cultural competence. Demonstrates and fosters a
strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides
quality experiences. Has the functional and technical knowledge and
skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Assesses,
minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety
of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification
of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment,
identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately. Meets
attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for
requesting and documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and
adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands
and manages interactions appropriately, is accountable for own
actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is open to
performance feedback and coaching. 10. Demonstrates compliance in
the following areas: Collaboration, employee paperwork, performance
evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code,
code of conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires
and maintains required certifications for current position. 11.
Supports Staff: creates clear expectations, conducts weekly
in-service trainings, help staff develop creative and
age-appropriate activities and teaching methods. 12. Demonstrates
professional role modeling at all times. Works to establish and
maintain positive relationships with team members. Fulfills
leadership team duty responsibilities. Requirements: Minimum
Qualifications: · RN and license to practice in Oregon, LNP, EMT,
or WEMT · Minimum Age 21 · First Aid Certification · Adult, Child &
Infant CPR and AED Certification · Must pass YMCA background check
Preferred Qualifications: · Experience working with youth · 2 years
of camping experience or combination of youth program and
supervisory experience. · Driver’s License with clean driving
record Essential Functions: · Requires strong communication skills,
positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability,
creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.
· Mental and physical ability to deal with high stress situations
and work well under pressure. · Ability to perform multiple tasks
concurrently. · Ability to support and connect with campers and
staff. · Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical
incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency
situation. · Knowledge of/practical experience in: cabin
leadership, camper psychology, peer leadership and supervision;
staff management & motivation. · Ability and willingness to learn
on the job in an environment that changes quickly. · Must be able
to lift at least 50 pounds.
Keywords: YMCA of Columbia Willamette, Corvallis , Summer Camp Nurse, Hospitality & Tourism , Gresham, Oregon
