Description

Camp Nurse / Licensed Medical Professional (LMP)
Summer 2026 | Live-In Preferred | Berkshires, Western Massachusetts

Do you love working with children, value community, and want to spend your summer in a beautiful, purpose-driven setting? Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, a premier overnight summer camp in the Berkshires, is seeking a Camp Nurse /Licensed Medical Professional (LMP) to join our healthcare team for Summer 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to live and work at camp, build meaningful relationships with campers and staff, and enjoy the best of summer camp life—all while practicing within a supportive, well-structured medical system.

Position Overview

The Camp Nurse (Licensed Medical Professional) provides medical oversight and day-to-day healthcare services to campers and staff at one of our overnight camps. You will be part of a collaborative healthcare team that includes Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and a Medical Office Manager.  In addition, there will be a Healthcare Consultant and a Medical Advisor on call to advise and act as a point of escalation for healthcare questions. 

Priority will be given to candidates who are able to live on site and commit to the full summer (June 20–August 21, 2026).

Schedule & Commitment

Our Camp Health Centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer season. Typical shifts are 12 hours long with one day and one night shift. Day shift are typically 7 AM – 7 PM and Evening/Night Shift:  6:00 PM – 9 AM. For evening shifts, staff may sleep if not needed for healthcare. Live-in, full-summer nurses are strongly preferred.

For non-live-in or partial summer candidates:

• Minimum commitment of 36 hours/week or at least two 12-hour day shifts and one night shift per week preferred – All Camp Nurses (LMPs) must be able to do overnight coverage. 
• Priority shift assignments will go to candidates who live in and/or commit to a full summer.

Provide direct healthcare services including:

• Sick call, injury assessment, medication administration, and inpatient care
• Emergency response and escalation to Healthcare Consultant or Medical Advisor, EMS or outside medical providers as needed.
• Serve as the primary medical authority on shift, making decisions within scope of licensure and job functions.
• In coordination with other Medical Staff, review camper and staff medical forms prior to and during the summer
• Supervise medication administration and ensure accurate Medication Administration Records (MARS)
• Chart all medical care and ensure health records are complete, accurate, and well maintained in coordination with the Medical Office Manager.
  Direct and support Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in providing care within their scope
• Communicate with camper families as appropriate
• Coordinate with the Medical Office Manager and Camp Director regarding daily reports, trends, and follow-up car
• Intake and manage medications on Opening Day and oversee medication data entry in UltraCamp.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Health Care Center and communicate supply and equipment needs to the Medical Office Manager.

Camp Culture & Expectations

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is a values-based organization committed to kindness, respect, professionalism, and teamwork. We strive to create a positive, supportive, and fun environment for both campers and staff. Our nurses (LMPs) are integral members of the camp community and are expected to model calm leadership, compassion, and collaboration. A willingness to participate in the overall camp community, to be flexible and to maintain a positive, cooperative outlook is an important part of being in this role. 

Please note: Under Massachusetts law, our campus is a drug-, alcohol-, nicotine-, and tobacco-free environment for all staff, regardless of age.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive summer pay
• Free on-site housing and meals – Family housing available if needed.
• Camp tuition benefits for staff children (benefit is dependent on Lenth of commitment to camp.) Staff children may participate in either Day Camp or Resident Camp programs or a mix of both.
• Live and work in the heart of the Berkshires, home to world-class arts, culture, hiking, and outdoor recreation
• Planned staff outings and transportation to local towns and cultural events
• Join a diverse, welcoming staff community from across the U.S. and around the world
• Gain valuable leadership and healthcare experience in a well-supported camp medical system
• Access to a broad YMCA and camp alumni network

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Current Licensure as one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• We will also consider Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), or Medical Doctors (MDs) interested in filling the LMP role.
• Must be licensed in Massachusetts or able to obtain MA licensure (Camp can assist with associated fees if needed)
• Experience working with children required (camp, pediatric, school, or similar settings preferred)
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Proof of physical within the last 18 months and up-to-date immunizations required
• Positive attitude, flexibility and willingness and interest in working in a camp setting.