Summer Camp: Healthcare Supervisor
About The Position
The Healthcare Supervisor oversees health and well-being standards for the camp population and facilities in a Girl Scout overnight camp setting. The role supports campers’ and staff members’ health and safety by providing first aid, administering necessary medications, storing medication according to camp property procedures, maintaining records, and logging injuries. The position may be for the full summer season, which begins in mid-June about a week before camp opens and ends when sessions stop, usually in mid-August (approximately seven weeks), or for a partial summer season. Partial-season staff take part in portions of the mid-June training week and commit to at least two additional camp weeks between June and August. The supervisor must be willing to live on camp for the entirety of the assigned season, work outdoors in varied weather, and respond to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property.
Requirements
- At least 25 years of age.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or equivalent, or ability to complete it before camp starts.
- Experience caring for pediatric and adult illnesses and injuries.
- Proficiency using online systems to review records.
- Willingness to live at camp for the entirety of the assigned camp season.
- Ability to live and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to move quickly across the campgrounds, including walking approximately 0.25 miles from one side of camp to the other multiple times per day.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards in various lighting conditions.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established emergency procedures.
- For a partial summer season, availability for portions of the mid-June training week and at least two additional weeks of camp between June and August.
Responsibilities
- Organize, set up, and operate the Summer Camp Health Center.
- Inventory necessary medical supplies and equipment.
- Create and stock first-aid kits for camp units, meal areas, the office, activity areas, and camp vehicles.
- Conduct health screenings of campers and staff upon arrival, departure, and during the summer.
- Quickly assess medical needs in health situations and emergencies.
- Inspect cabins, unit areas, showers, and bathrooms for unsanitary or unhealthy conditions.
- Provide daily first-aid treatments, administer necessary medications, store medications according to camp property procedures, maintain records, and log injuries.
- Attend and complete pre-camp training sessions in mid-June.
- Respond quickly to emergencies while on camp property and follow GSHPA emergency procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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