Health Supervisor

**Salary is PER WEEK. Dates are May 30-July 21, 2013**
REPORTS TO: CampDirector

PURPOSE: Supervise and be responsible for the general health and safety of campers and staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Establish and maintain contacts with physician and with local hospital facilities; provide first aid; provide nursing care in cases of illness and accident as directed by physician; take responsibility for calling physician when advisable.
Acquire requisitions, necessary equipment, and supplies before and during the camp season.
Maintain first aid equipment for units, dining hall and kitchen, waterfront, and key locations in camp; provide first aid
supplies for trips.
Initiate health education and safety practices; develop and maintain health emergency procedures.
Establish and maintain regular health center hours.
Check incoming campers; collect, review, and keep health forms, record all treatment and other health information; collect and maintain all medications under lock and key, notify staff members of health precautions of campers (and other staff) when indicated.
Notify Camp Director when parents should be advised of serious illness or accident.
Complete and keep on file necessary reports such as daily treatment log, insurance claim forms, health department reports, and council files at close of camp.
Supervise sanitation and safety practices throughout the camp, including the kitchen and dining hall on a regular basis.
Conduct daily unit inspections of all living quarters.
Supervise health staff; evaluate at mid-season and end-of-season.
Assist in the opening and closing of camp as directed.
Take precautions to ensure personal health.
Attend, participate, and assist in leading staff meetings on time and in uniform.
Actively participate in all camp events, activities, and programs.
Be a role model for campers in words, deeds, and actions.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
Provide a safe and fun atmosphere for campers to explore, learn, and create while developing personally.
Responsible, thorough, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
Complete end-of-season report and update Health Supervisor Binder throughout the summer.
These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Acceptance of and adherence to the principles of Girl Scouting as embodied in the Promise and Law, and as demonstrated by membership in the Girl Scout movement.
Interest, knowledge, and/or skill in the Girl Scout program in the camp setting.
Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting.
Integrity, good character, good judgment, calmness.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, problem solving skills, and self-control.
Ability to place needs of girls and camp above personal needs acceptance of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to live and work with girls and adults of different backgrounds and abilities in a semi-primitive environment.
Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
Ability to act wisely and make decisions in emergencies.
Have a current driver's license. Good driving record.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Training and experience: a.) RN, EMT, Physicians Assistant, LPN, Paramedic with first aid training. (Registered in the state where the camp is located, if required by law.) b.) Experience as graduate nurse. c.) Public health education desirable.
Public health or school nursing experience desirable.

 Job ID: 10053703

Contact Person: Elise T Carlson
Email Address: ecarlson@girlscouts-gateway.org
Phone: 904.406.7102
Fax: 904.291.2775
Apply URL: http://www.girlscouts-gateway.org/for_girls/camps/...


Please apply via the website posted: http://www.girlscouts-gateway.org/for_girls/camps/employment/.

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