Summer Camp Nurse (LPN, RN, NP, MD)

About Concordia Language Villages
Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, Concordia Language Villages brings language alive through full cultural immersion. Located in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, each Village is designed to reflect the language and culture it represents, from meals and music to daily activities and community life.

Why Join Us?
As a Summer Camp Nurse, you’ll provide essential healthcare services in a residential camp setting while working closely with campers and staff from around the world. This role is ideal for licensed healthcare professionals who enjoy community-based care, working with youth, and practicing in a dynamic, nontraditional environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and healthy experience for campers and staff throughout the summer.

Role Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness, Summer Camp Nurses provide medical care to campers (“villagers”) and staff, supervise health center personnel, and support day-to-day health operations within a Language Village. Nurses work collaboratively with Village leadership and healthcare staff while adapting to the unique needs of a residential camp community.

This position is not language-specific and may be assigned to any Language Village.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services to campers and staff in a residential camp environment
• Collaborate with the Director of Health and Wellness and Village Deans to support community health needs
• Maintain and document health records using an electronic medical records system
• Supervise and support Health & Wellness Interns, Health Center Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and/or First Aiders
• Respond calmly and professionally to changing medical and environmental situations
• Promote health education, safety awareness, and wellness practices within the Village community

Ideal Candidate Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Comfort working with children and adolescents
• Adaptability and resilience in a busy, communal environment
• Clear, compassionate communication with campers, families, and staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Minnesota licensure as an LPN, RN, NP, or MD
• CPR certification and experience providing first aid
• Ability to use technology, including electronic medical records systems and email
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Language ability or cultural assessment experience (encouraged but not required)
• Prior experience in a camp, youth program, or community health setting

Important Work Authorization Notice

Health & Wellness positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States to be considered.

Perks

• Free meals
• Free lodging (private room)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition discounts for your child at camp
• Meaningful clinical experience in a unique, community-based setting

How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the Concordia Language Villages employment page:

Click here to submit an application

Please be prepared to provide at least two professional references.

If you have questions, please contact clvhr@cord.edu