Camp Health Director - Yaphank, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

22h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Director is responsible for implementing all medical requirements described in the camp safety plan submitted to the Suffolk County Department of Health and ACA as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, protecting, and maintaining campers’ health records; securing and administering medicines and treatment to campers according to physicians’ orders; recording all treatment according to established procedures and reporting required incidents to the local health department within 24 hours. The Health Director determines when a camper must receive attention from a physician or other medical professional and arranges transportation as needed. The Health Director provides training to camp personnel as needed including, but not limited to first aid, epi-pen assist, inhaler assist. The Health Director oversees the initial health screening of campers and provides a weekly safety briefing as needed to staff and campers. The Health Director is responsible for maintaining supply inventory in the Health Center and submitting order requests as needed.

Requirements

RN, licensed to practice in New York State
Certifications in CPR/AED and epi-pen
Able to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience or background in school, visiting, or public health nursing.

Responsibilities

Set up a system for dispensing medications with instructions.
Review camper health forms.
Ensure campers’ health records and medicines are kept secure and confidential.
Oversee initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants.
Conduct initial health screening for each camp participant will include, but not be limited to overview of individual’s medical information; noting health restrictions or concerns; inspecting at check-in for signs of illness or injury.
Determine when a camper must receive attention from a physician or other medical professional.
Act at the primary contact with parents or guardians when there are health concerns or an emergency.
Safeguard all medications per product directions; controlled substances must be double-locked.
Supervise health and sanitation at camp and day-to-day activities.
Clean and sanitize the Health Center daily.
Monitor medical log entries daily for common ailments and increased frequency of cases of illness with similar symptoms (e.g., headache, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, eye infection, sore throat).
If noted, the local health department will be contacted immediately for the appropriate intervention strategies to be implemented at the camp to prevent the spread and reoccurrence of the illness.
Provide a health and safety briefing to campers every Sunday during camper orientation.
Keep records of all camper treatments performed and medicines administered.
Share information about allergies, special diets, activity restrictions, or other conditions/special needs with the appropriate staff in charge of the activity (e.g., camper's counselor).
Store all medications per product directions; controlled substances must be double-locked.
Organize all camper medication.
Implement the medical requirements and procedures described in the camp safety plan submitted to and approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Administer medicines and treatment to campers according to physicians’ orders.
Handle health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care.
Lead health training for camp staff during pre-service orientation, including but not limited to first aid, epi-pen assist, inhaler assist.
Report required incidents to the local health department within 24 hours.
Coordinate transportation for patients requiring off-site medical attention.
Prepare and re-stock as needed first aid kits and equipment for use by program staff.
Maintain campers’ health records and medicines.
Maintain supply inventory and submit order requests.
Maintain the camp’s daily medical log.
Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
Collaborate in activities in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.