Healthcare Director - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington•Allyn, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Director oversees and promotes the camper's and staff's general health and safety. They are responsible for maintaining the camp health house, administering medications, advanced first aid care, reviewing health histories, health screening checks, keeping accurate and detailed records, and ensuring that all health and wellness standards are met. This role may coordinate the transportation of campers and staff to outside health facilities as needed.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
State license or is registered as a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
Experience working with youth 6-17 years old
A valid driver’s license and clean driving record and willingness to transport campers and staff in a 12-passenger van
Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including overnight and weekend responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
Knowledge of common injuries and illnesses and their treatment suitable to the age or participants and staff and activities offered at the camp
Knowledge and experience in community health
Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and caregiver letters
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to navigate technology programs and platforms independently including Microsoft 365; ability/willingness to learn new technologies, with CampMinder experience strongly preferred
Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
Current certification of Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering healthcare in a camp setting
Knowledge of Girl Scout program

Responsibilities

Facilitate the day-to-day healthcare operations to ensure the general health and safety of campers and staff, including routine medication and medical needs, assessing injuries and illness, maintaining all medical records, providing off-site transportation as needed, and following all healthcare policies and procedures
Oversee all medication management for the camp including collection & storage, distribution, maintaining daily medication logs, and training staff on medication distribution and storage procedures during off-site trips or as needed
Provide communication to camp staff and camper families as needed around camper health needs and concerns
Facilitate weekly health checks during camper arrival, including verifying health histories and emergency authorizations, identifying any observable illness or injury, and medication collection
Observe and evaluate the Camper Support Specialist, scheduling weekly one-on-one meetings to deliver feedback
Facilitate staff training and orientation on camp’s healthcare procedures including staff’s role in healthcare & first aid, health center procedures, daily health assessment of campers, use of emergency medications, and health-related check-in processes for appropriate staff
Manage the health care supplies and equipment in the health center and around camp, including initial and end-of-season inventory, and submit orders for new supplies and equipment as needed
Assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director
Support and participate in implementing all camp activities such as meals, games, campfires, etc.
Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork