Summer Camp- Health Care Director (Nurse,EMT, First Responder)

GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCON•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$1,800 - $2,400

About The Position

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Healthcare Director supports the camp mission by providing care to campers and staff and overseeing their health and safety. The role provides routine and emergency health care, maintains medical records, manages health resources, supports staff training, and oversees camp health and sanitation. The position is seasonal and based at a Girl Scout camp in Minnesota or Wisconsin, with the listed job location in St. Paul, Minnesota. The work takes place in a rustic, communal summer-camp setting with campers and staff of all ages.

Requirements

Experience in first aid and emergency management.
Experience caring for illnesses and injuries in both children and adults.
Community health knowledge.
RN, EMT, or advanced first-aid certification.
Current First Aid and professional CPR certification.
Submit a health history record and examination form before the first day of work.
Ability to interact effectively with people of all ages.
Ability to complete the Girl Scouts safe driving program and become qualified to drive.
Knowledge of common foodborne illnesses and allergies.
Ability to identify and remove ticks, lice, and other pests.
Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies efficiently.
Ability to relate positively to youth and adults.
Ability to work with people without regard to race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or social, ethnic, or economic background, and to conduct activities with cultural competency.
Ability to lift or assist campers and staff; read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters; use a telephone; maintain written records; observe and assess camp sanitation and safety; and possess the endurance to meet emergency needs.
Provide three references who are not related to the applicant. If the applicant has previous camp-staff experience, at least one reference should be a camp director or administrator.

Nice To Haves

Previous health work experience.
Passion for delivering an inclusive Girl Scout experience.
Ability to live or work in the rustic, communal setting of summer camp with campers and staff of all ages.

Responsibilities

Provide routine and as-needed health care to campers and camp staff.
Contact emergency personnel when needed.
Organize, maintain, and use adequate resources to serve the health and medical needs of campers and staff.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association standards.
Oversee first-aid procedures and supplies.
Deliver a staff orientation session on health care practices.
Oversee health and sanitation throughout camp.
Work within a budget and purchase supplies efficiently.
Communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
Quickly reach remote locations across camp property, including over uneven terrain.