Health Coordinator - Oregonia, OH

Position Summary

This is a hands-on position that works directly with staff and children.

Qualifications

• CNA, EMT or equivalent required; RN, LPN or additional training beyond requirement preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Extensive CPR/First Aid experience
• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, with experience working with diverse populations.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Essential Functions

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
• Collaborate with volunteer nurses, and registered nurses to meet the medical needs of the operation.
• Absorb and distribute camper medication for all programs on Camp.
• Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
• Absorb and break down camp Health Center at the beginning and end of the season.
• Absorb and maintain inventory of all necessary medical supplies and equipment and communicate the need for purchasing with the Camp Director and Registered Nurse.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.
• Absorb and ensure camper health forms are current and on file.
• Absorb and prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Absorb and assist staff with the preparation and record of incident report forms.
• Absorb and assist with the preparation and distribution of first aid kits for summer camp counselors.
• Absorb and verify health history, examination, and emergency authorization.
• Absorb and keep all medications used by campers and staff safe.
• Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Communicate issues and problems as they arise to the Registered Nurse and Camp Director. Problem solve with Camp Kern’s leadership staff to resolve all issues.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions; develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, youth parents and other community stakeholders.
• Absorb and assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
• Absorb and assist in providing leadership to summer camp village staff and campers.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); make ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintain the program site, equipment, and required program records. Ensure that camp staff know and follow the safety and educational procedures of camp programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.