Company Name: Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, Camp Tanglefoot

Job Responsibilities: Camp Nurse (RN) – FT

Location: Clear Lake, IA 50428

$150-195/day – full time, seasonal

Benefits:
– Paid training on site
– Room and board, private bedroom/bathroom

Supervisor: Camp Director

Classification: Exempt, Seasonal

Setting: Camp

General Overview:

Dates of Employment: May 26-August 11, 2026
Required: live on-site, room and board included (private bedroom/bathroom in a main lodge).
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be licensed as an RN and able to practice in the state of Iowa.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Camp Nurse oversees all aspects for the health of the campers and camp staff. The Camp Nurse (RN) follows the Standing Medical Orders and American Camp Association (ACA) standards and ensures these are followed throughout camp. Primary responsibilities include medication management and distribution; performing First Aid and overseeing First Aid done by camp staff; maintaining awareness of camper and staff overall health and wellbeing; and documentation of all medications, first aid, incident reports, and health related instances. The Camp Nurse will need to function independently on a daily basis.

SUMMARY OF CAMP SETTING: Camp Tanglefoot averages 80-90 campers and 35 staff on-site at a time. Camper session lengths vary, though most are 6 days, 5 nights with session breaks in between different groups of campers. Some sessions are shorter, weekend-type programs for families. We expect to serve around 1,000 campers in total this summer. Some of our camp sessions include out-of-camp trips. Campers range in age from 5-17, plus adult campers in the family programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts camper and staff health checks within 24 hours of their arrival, and collects, reviews, and files health history forms and insurance information.
Distributes medication to campers at appropriate time each day; maintains written record of medication distribution.
Maintains records of all visits to the infirmary for both campers and staff.
Enters other First Aid logs into the permanent record periodically; completes and/or files all incident report forms.
Maintains contact with the designated physician, other registered nurses, and/or local hospital/medical facilities.
Communicates with parents as appropriate based camper illness, injury, or concern.
Informs unit staff and kitchen of individual needs of campers as soon as possible on the first day of each session.
Reports all cases of illness, injury, or near misses to the Camp Director; gives necessary First Aid and care in accordance with Standing Medical Orders.
Provides supervision for ill campers or staff in the health center.
Participates in camp activities as time allows.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age.
RN Required.
Certified in CPR/First Aid.
Belief in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
Member of GSUSA or willingness to become so.
Interest in caring for children in an outdoor setting.
Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on walkways and trails that may be uneven.
Able to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects, supplies, or luggage.
Responsive to visible and verbal signs of children’s distress.
Able to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Workday is based on the camp’s daily schedule.
Time off will be assigned and coordinated by the Camp Director.
Extreme weather and temperatures may be encountered daily.

Compensation

Pay is $150-195/day, which over the entire summer averages around $1,000/week for 11 weeks (May 26-August 11, 2026). Work schedule includes four days off around the Fourth of July, (July 2-5).

This position is required to live on-site; room and board is provided. The Camp Nurse is provided private quarters (bedroom and bathroom) adjacent to the health center in the main lodge at the camp.

Pay Range: $150-195/day

Company Address: 14948 Dogwood Avenue, Clear Lake Iowa, 50428

Company Phone: (641) 357-2481

Fax:

Company Email: camptanglefoot@gsiowa.org

Company Website: https://www.girlscoutsiowa.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/camp-and-outdoors/summer-resident-camp/camp-employment.html

Hours Per Week: Full-time, Seasonal

Days: Sunday-Friday, occasional Saturdays required

Hours: On-site at all times when camp is in session.

Date Position Expires: 03/31/2026

How to Apply: Apply online via the company website, Email resume and cover letter

Requirements: Background Check

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