Health Care Manager

Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa Health Care Manager Boone, IA
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Seasonal Position May-August Responsible for overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff

Camp Fire is an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future. Our Mission:
Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. Our Vision:
We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for self-discovery, community connection, and engagement with nature. How We Do It:
Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs including Community Clubs, Before- and After-School Care, Out-of-School Time Programs, Day and Overnight Camps, and Teen Leadership Development – collectively serving more than 1,500 central Iowa youth every year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Licensed as a Registered nurse (RN) and able to practice in Iowa.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications and experience in first aid and emergency management.
• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
• Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with children and teens in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Use of hands, fingers, arms, feet and legs to perform daily duties.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Significant sitting, standing, walking, and physical activity.
• Significant amount of time spent outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to constantly interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow proper wearing, cleaning and/or replacement procedures of Personal Protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) all day in all climates.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate medical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet medical needs.
• Follow established health care policies/procedures and treatment procedures.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
• Set up the camp Health Center.
• Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.
• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
• Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
• Prepare and distribute first aid kits throughout camp including camp vehicles, kitchen, offices, waterfront, activity areas, out-of-camp trips.
• Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed.
• Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.
• Ensure camp staff and campers know their role related to health care and first aid.
• Provide or ensure orientation is provided that includes standing orders, clinic hours, specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and…