Summer Camp Nurse, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $26-$31/hr
Posted: 05/14/2025
Application Due: 06/13/2025
Category: Health and Medical Services

OverviewRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Summer Camp Nurse for the Rutgers Rec Kids Summer Camp Program. The summer camp is a 7-week program that averages around 115 children a week, ranging from 5-11 years of age.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Oversees the health and safety of camper participants and staff.
• Manages online database of camper’s health records.
• Reviews and organizes health and immunization forms provided by camper families.
• Treats injuries and illnesses at camp.
• Acts as a liaison to camp parents, camp staff and health providers.
• Stores, tracks and administers medication to camper participants and staff.
• Maintains and tracks health records including, but not limited to; treatment logs, medication logs and incident reports.
• Processes all medications and supplies related to all off-site trips.
• Chaperones camp day trips as needed.
• Assists with camper check-in and dismissal.
• Assists with other camp administrative duties.

Hours Per Week: 20-40

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Salary: $26-$31/hr

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of medical and health care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 2 years + of relevant experience in a medical setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills,.
• Computer literacy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be available to work a shift between 8am-5:30pm.

Posting Open Date: 02/04/2025

Posting Close Date: 06/13/2025

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

CityNew Brunswick

StateNJ

Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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