Health Officer; RN

Description

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

The Health Officer supports the health and wellness of the camp community. Under the direction of the Lead Health Officer, the Health Officer administers health care and medications for all staff and participants, following applicable state health regulations (Michigan at Miniwanca; New Hampshire at Merrowvista) along with American Youth Foundation and American Camping Association standards. Additional duties include communication with camp families, coordinating care with off-site medical providers, and supporting the program team, as needed.

The role includes approximately two weeks of paid staff training ahead of two three-week camp sessions.

• Merrowvista – Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
• Merrowvista necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• The Health Officer lives onsite during staff training and the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response.
• Housing and all meals are provided.
• Staff live in a communal space with other staff, or in cabins with campers, depending on position.

Seasonal

The AYF believes that how we act and interact reflects who we are as a community. In practice, at the AYF we value investing in youth, stewarding the environment, encouraging participants and staff to explore and develop their values and beliefs, belonging in community, and growing together.

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Participate in Health Center operations and treatment of all campers and staff, including health checks upon arrival, daily clinics after meals, supervising campers in the Health Clinic, and care and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Assume responsibilities of the Lead Health Officer in their absence.
• Provide overnight supervision of campers in the Health Center and serve as the nighttime first responder for health issues.
• Participate in staff training to educate staff on Health Center procedures, preventative care of self and campers, emergency response, and communicable disease protocols and response.
• Collaborate with the Health team to determine daily and weekly responsibilities based on programmatic needs.
• Prepare and maintain first aid kits in appropriate locations onsite and for out camping trips, as needed.
• Implement communicable disease plans and protocols, including onsite testing and symptom monitoring.

• Ensure all camper medications (prescription and non-prescription) are collected and administered as directed by a physician.
• Prepare camper medications to be distributed by leaders during onsite and off-site trips and instruct all staff on how to use and record medications given.
• Maintain Health Center clinic logs, parent communication logs, and medication administration records.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding camper health status, as needed.
• Assist the Lead Health Officer in preparing a written closing summer report, including equipment inventory and needs, treatment records of staff and participants, infirmary and hospital visits and…