Health Center Director

CAMP FIRE COLUMBIA•Sandy, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directly supports Camp Fire Columbia by managing our Health and Wellness Center where health care to campers, students, and staff occurs. This position is responsible for assisting volunteer licensed health professionals with physical and mental health care, consultation and/or intervention to ill or injured campers and staff. This position requires a high level of confidentiality.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. Ability to communicate with supervisor regarding job-related needs or concerns.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to interact with people of varying age levels.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.
Preference has 2 years of nurse/medical formal education. Prior to June 2026, must be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. https://occd.educadium.com/

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid is preferred.
Camp nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

This role will come in contact with campers, students, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
Ability to commit to and apply an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming, staff training and community building.
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Camp Fire Columbia by assisting with duties outside of this role.
Participate in feedback and contribute to an environment of continual learning.
Assist Program Director in overseeing administrative duties to maintain compliance with American Camp Association accreditation, School Nursing Practice and Oregon Nursing Practice Act to include the following: Database management, electronic files, policy and procedure development. Monitors and modifies program health guidelines as appropriate and further develops curriculum, and supportive services.
Works with Health Center Coordinator and Nurse to manage healthcare building and services including assessing individual’s physical or mental health needs, providing appropriate interventions for campers and staff at camp, maintaining dispensary inventory and equipment, and requesting supplies as needed.
Reviews incoming student/camper and staff health forms. Secure, monitor, and administer all medication brought to camp per administrative rules and policies, submit needed reports to maintain standards and compliance.
Provides clear expectations and training to staff regarding healthcare.
Communicates with families as needed regarding healthcare needs
Supports Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-being: Implements strategies to promote the mental, emotional, and social well-being of campers and staff. Collaborates with camp leadership and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive support programs and resources.
Reflects and Evaluates: Engages in self-reflection and evaluation of healthcare practices to identify areas for improvement. Seeks feedback from campers, staff, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of effective and responsive healthcare services.
Ensures Safety and Compliance: Adheres to all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices related to healthcare in a camp setting. Maintains accurate documentation and records of healthcare services provided, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
Responsible for the overall wellbeing of campers, staff, and volunteers.
Supervises seasonal Health Center Coordinator and any additional medical staff volunteers.