Health Officer

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

304d • $46,606 - $86,099

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

Requirements

• Certified as a licensed physician (MD/DO), registered nurse (RN), practical nurse (LPN), emergency medical technician (EMT), or wilderness first responder (WFR).
• Knowledge of common childhood illnesses and diseases, prescription and non-prescription medications, especially medications related to asthma, allergies, and diabetes.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of campers with potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Knowledge of first-aid, CPR, AEDs, and basic medical care procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in basic medical care procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school age (5-18) students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively, and compassionately, with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an environment with a high degree of variability.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology (including Microsoft and Google products) for record keeping and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour on-site basic health care services to guests (ages 5-18) at the Ebersole Center.
• Maintain regularly scheduled clinic hours and be available as needed for additional health services with a response time for medical emergencies being between 3 and 5 minutes.
• Be able to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Dispense prescription and non-prescription drugs and medication as needed.
• Evaluate and treat routine non-emergency illnesses and injuries.
• Evaluate emergencies to determine appropriate procedure to follow and need for additional care.
• Maintain certification as health officer as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Human Services.
• Work in consultation with the Director/Site Coordinator to ensure compliance with all Michigan Department of Human Services guidelines.
• Communicate with professional medical personnel at local emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of patient.
• Create and maintain accurate group rosters and health records for all Ebersole groups that include any health conditions, health history, allergies, prescriptions, restrictions and special needs and any medical treatments.
• Maintain the clinic in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Responsible for assisting in the caretaking and maintenance of Center buildings and facilities.
• Other duties assigned by the Ebersole Center Director/Site Coordinator.

Benefits

• $46,606 - $86,099 a year

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