Camp Nurse

Camp Nurse
Location: Watton, MI, Camp Nesbit
Classification: Limited Term Employee
Term: August 11-15, 2025 (Mandatory Orientation date on August 10, 2025)
Salary: $36.00 an hour

 

DESCRIPTION
The Onji Akiing (From the Earth) Cultural Summer Camp Program is a collaborative effort between the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and the United States Dept. of Agriculture- Forest Service.  The camp centers around the Medicine Wheel, addressing not only the physical but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of adventure-based learning workshops to promote treaty right awareness and practice, strengthen relationships with the outdoors, and foster natural resource careers infused with traditional ecological knowledge for youth entering 5-8th grade.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee the health of campers and staff of approximately 80 in total

  • Camper health form review (includes preliminary lice check) 

  • Identifies health needs for each camper 

  • Oversee and maintain proper storage of medications and supplies 

  • Triage any injury and illness that may occur

  • Administers over the counter and prescription medication 

  • Knowledge of public health disease management 

  • On-call (including over-night hours)  

  • Strong communication skills and positive interactions with parents, staff, and youth

  • Enjoys working and living in camp environment 

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