4-H Camp Medical Staff

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center seeks camp medical staff to manage the Infirmary and provide basic care during 4-H Summer Camp. Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center serves as a 4-H summer camp for 4th - 6th-grade youth. Our facility can camp between 300-350 youth during any given week. 4-H Camp Medical Staff will provide basic medical care, adhere to medical guidelines, and protocol, and provide basic diagnosis of injuries/medical problems. The 4-H Camp Medical Staff reports directly to the Camp Director.

Requirements

• Licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Three years prior professional nursing experience preferred, preferably with youth.
• Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
• Experience with children and young adults.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Desire to work in a camp community.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible - able to adapt to different environments and schedules.
• Responsible and hardworking.
• Excellent bedside manner, friendly and personable.
• Strong assessment abilities.
• Prior experience with children.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each camper has a health form on file. Review camper forms before camp weeks as needed.
• Dispense medications as prescribed by a Physician.
• Prepare accident/incident reports for all accidents/incidents.
• Follow appropriate medical procedures, including record-keeping in the daily medical log and utilizing approved Physician standing orders.
• Conduct onsite training for staff as needed.
• Meet with Camp Director daily to review any camper issues and specific areas of need that may arise.
• Assess campers and ill or injured staff and determine if further medical attention is needed.
• Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to the hospital.
• Documentation of all injuries and care rendered.
• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions at the camp.
• Other duties assigned by the Camp Director.

Benefits

• Retirement options
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
• University holidays (14 per year)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree