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Camp Nurse - Camp Burnt Gin In Sumter, Sc

Posted on Jan. 10, 2026

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This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and CYSHCN Nurse Consultant, implement a program of health and safety for the campers and staff of a summer camp for children, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.
Provides direct nursing care services to campers and staff including but not limited to:
- Storage and administration of medications.
- Delivering medically indicated treatments and interventions including g-tube feedings and catheterizations.
- Providing first aid and emergency medical response.
- Documentation of all medications, treatments and intervention in the camper and staff medical record.
Provides training to, and oversight of, camp staff on health and safety, infection control, and personal care needs of campers.
Maintains the cleanliness of the infirmary including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, changing and washing linens and emptying trash.
Participates in CQI/Quality Assurance activities including:
- Review of camper records for physician orders for treatments and medicines.
- Review of camper records for complete and current documentation.
- Ensuring staff compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Review of ACA accreditation health and wellness standards to ensure compliance.
Participates in nurses training.

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing or compact state. Associate degree or diploma in nursing and one (1) year experience as a registered nurse; experience in pediatrics, child health, school nursing or public health nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Must be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Camp Nurse lives in the medical building on-site and working hours reflect being on duty24 hours with routine breaks. Camp Nurses are hired for one or more sessions. We offer four-day and six-day sessions. Staff report to work the day before the session begins.
If you have questions about this position, please contact the Camp Director, Marie Aimone at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov or 803-898-0455.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session. Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule. (See schedule posted on the Camp Burnt Gin webpage).

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