THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

CAMP NURSE (RN)

CAMP ISOLA BELLA – SALISBURY, CT

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

REV:                           01/28/2025

POST:                         01/21/2026

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for hearing impaired youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 6 years to 18 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience.”.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Camp Director, provides medical/nursing care to campers and staff. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Will have primary responsibility for the health/welfare of all campers and staff.
• Will follow current standing orders.
• Will maintain and operate the infirmary.
• Will maintain accurate, up-to-date logs of any and all treatments rendered and have the logs signed by an assigned Doctor weekly.
• Will supervise ill or injured campers and staff.
• Will hold and dispense all medications to campers as directed by their physicians
• Will hold all medications for staff; will develop charts of any and all medical concerns (allergies, etc.) to be shared with the Director and appropriate staff while abiding by confidentiality rules.
• Will instruct staff members in how to respond in emergency medical situations (RN only).
• Will cooperate with Camp Director in processing medical reports, insurance reports, and communicating with parents.
• Will perform other related duties as directed by the Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be 21 or older
• Certified in CPR and First Aid required
• RN licensure required with a minimum of three (3) years of experience; BSN or MSN accepted. 
• Impeccable organization skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to establish rapport with students and parents
• Working knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) strongly preferred, or willingness to learn 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Negotiable on the basis of experience and training.
• Will be paid on a stipend basis for the season
• Employment dates are approximately June 20, 2026 to July 25, 2026

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).     

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.