What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Health Officer position at Northern Lights Council, Scouting America?
Health Officer:
Reports To: Camp Wilderness Camp Director; Butler Wilderness Outpost Camp Director; Reservation Director
Supervises: Medic, Health Aides, Volunteer Medical Corps
Schedule: Seasonal, Sunday-Saturday
Objective: Direct the overall reservation medical staff and provide for the health and safety needs of the reservation. Essential Functions: Must be at least 21 years old. Must hold at least an EMT certification. Must be able to read and write written communications, see and act quickly in emergencies, speak clearly, be physically mobile in the event emergency first aid is required. Must not have any known communicable diseases or open sores or wounds.
Qualifications: Must have one of the following: Licensed Physician, Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Nurse (RN, LPN, or LVN), Licensed Physician Assistant, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Responder
Specific Responsibilities: The Health Officer alerts the Reservation Director and Camp Directors to any unsafe actions or conditions of the campers or camp. Specific responsibilities are:
1. Oversee the provided health care at camp, ensuring it meets the individual needs of camp staff and campers.
2. Responsible for handling all first response medical emergencies and non-emergencies.
3. Provide leadership to volunteer medical corps who help provide officer hours at Camp Wilderness and Butler Wilderness Outpost.
4. Be particularly alert to conditions, which affect health, safety, sanitation, and good housekeeping practices.
5. Submit a list of people in camp who have known medical conditions to key staff: Reservation Director, Camp Directors, Program Directors, kitchen staff, and program area directors as appropriate.
6. Work in conjunction with the camp physician, local emergency services and local hospital.
7. Ensure camp staff orientation session is presented on medical services. Train camp staff members about their role related to health care and first aid.
8. Organize and maintain a daily sick call at both camps. 9. Organize and oversee the medical check of each camper upon arrival at camp.
10. Oversee daily health logs of all occurrences involving the Health Lodges, ensuring accurate reporting and correct handling of each situation.
11. Retain and file all medical forms in accordance with the standards set by the Scouting America and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
12. Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies. Prepare and distribute first aid kits and emergency procedures throughout camp and ensure supplies stay well stocked throughout the summer.
13. Coordinate with / report to Program Director for merit badges taught through the health lodge.
14. Submit a final report of medical supplies needed and recommendations for the next summer.
15. Maintain a clean / sanitary Health Lodge.
16. All other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $600.00 per week
License/Certification:
- EMT Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Park Rapids, MN 56470 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Park Rapids, MN 56470: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $600
