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Requisition No: 868053 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Summer Camp Nurse - 77909233

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77909233 

Salary:  Flat Rate/$1,100 per week 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026 

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Conservation Engagement and Education/Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Summer Camp Nurse

Salary: Flat Rate/$1,100 per week

12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Conservation Engagement and Education

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Summer Camp Nurse - OPS Seasonal 77909233

Everglades Youth Conservation Center

Overview:

This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the Summer Camp  team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center (EYCC) in West Palm Beach. EYCC is a residential summer camp and sees as many as 800 participants throughout the summer.  The incumbent will oversee the health and wellness of staff and campers. Each week, EYCC hosts approximately 40 staff members and 96 campers.

As a part of FYCCN, the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, constituents, and partners and performs functions of this position with a strong understanding of FYCCN's mission, future goals, and practices. Conveys FYCCN's vision through effective programming, training, and outreach at the EYCC.  

Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources.

Experience:

• A clear and active RN license status verified by the Florida Department of Health ; AND
• At least two months of experience as a summer camp RN; AND/OR
• At least two months of experience in pediatrics; AND
• Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred but not required.

Description of Duties

Oversee the health and wellness of staff and campers.

• Provide routine health care.
• Administer prescribed medications and approved over the counter medications.
• Oversee emergency treatment as needed, i.e., contacting EMS, performing CPR, operating an AED, or administering emergency medication such as an Epi - pen.

Ensure EYCC's Health and Wellness policies and procedures are following American Camp Association (ACA) standards. 

• Complete required training related to ACA standards and be familiar with/follow all policies in regard to camper safety, risk management, reporting, etc. 
• Review EYCC's healthcare policies and procedures.

Perform administrative duties as required. 

• Assure that files/documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained (proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required).

• Prepare camper healthcare records for each week.
• Maintain the camp health log for campers and staff.  

• Attend staff meetings, complete and submit required reports, and attend professional development as assigned.

• Provide a health history report for summer camp staff describing camper health needs for each week.
• Provide education to staff as needed to mitigate risks to health and wellness of campers and staff.   
• Inspect all medical equipment on a routine basis.

• Complete and submit timesheets and required reports in a timely and thorough manner.  

Assist with facility operations as required. 

• Assist with janitorial cleaning of the Health Center weekly.  
• Assist with weekly camper check in and check out, i.e., ensure all medications are checked out with the camper, and provide a copy of the camper's health record if they receive routine medical care at camp.
• Maintain stock of health center supplies.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, constituents, and partners through in-person, and program/event interactions. 

• Provide a welcoming experience, and positive guest service to visitors to EYCC through program interactions. 
  • Contact parents via phone or email to provide updates on their camper's health and wellness as needed.
  • Contact parents via phone or email to get more information and feedback on their child's health history as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, take initiative and work creatively to solve problems. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to perform adult and pediatric First Aid, CPR, and operate an AED.
• Must be proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related software. 
• Must have the ability to write reports. 
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to be a team-player and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, partners, and government agencies. 

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems. 

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments for self and when working with others. 

• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience and a wide range of contacts at different levels. 

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

• Ability to travel, enter and exit a vehicle, and/or vessel, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. 

Position Requirements: 

• Successful completion of all position specific training and certifications before the first week of June, e.g., Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED certification, Human Resource Orientation, Behavior Management, Supervision, and Emergency Procedures. Position training and certifications will be provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

• The RN may be required to transport staff or campers (in an extreme emergency such as an evacuation) and are required to have a valid driver's license with no moving violations within the past two years.

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Requires work time in the evenings and on weekends. 

• Applicants must be 19 years of age before May 18th, 2026.

Notes:  

• Staff must be available to begin in-person training on May 18th, 2026 and for all eight weeks of summer camp starting June 31st and ending July 31st. Staff are off June 28th - July 4th. Applicants must notify the Camp Director of any dates they are not available during the interview.

• EYCC will not provide housing prior to the incumbent's start date. Onsite housing in air-conditioned bunk house style cabins is provided for the duration of the incumbent's employment.

• EYCC does not provide transportation to and from the facility. Applicants should consider that public transportation is not easily accessible due to where the camp is located.

• Meals are provided for staff during work hours May 31st - July 31st with the following exceptions: Friday dinners, Saturday (all meals), and Sunday breakfast and lunch.

• Responses to qualifying questions should reflect the experience indicated in the work history of the State of Florida Job Application (Profile) and be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment. 

• Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida's official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a resume describing the applicant's experience. 

Additional Requirements:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.  

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Comptroller's rules and FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.  

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.