Sierra Nevada Journeys
Camp Healthcare Supervisor
Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a Camp Healthcare Supervisor with experience managing a camp’s health and safety program as it pertains to the health and wellness of our campers and staff. The Camp Healthcare Supervisor must be well versed in American Camp Association health protocols as well as providing medical treatments for campers and staff including administering medication and complying with all required documentation. This position is located at our Environmental Education Camp, in Portola, California.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Review and sign off on American Camp Association (ACA) health protocols.
• Oversee the preseason set-up and the postseason closing of the Health Center, which includes performing an opening and closing inventory of all supplies and equipment; and ordering supplies and equipment as needed and approved.
• Assessment and assist with the health and hygiene needs of campers.
• Administer medication and treatment to campers throughout their stay at camp.
• Identify pertinent camper medical needs (caution sheets, special diets, etc.) and ensure that information is communicated with the appropriate camp staff.
• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file
• Prepare and utilize daily medical logs for treatment and medications
• Cross-check all unit medication logs
• Oversee daily medication management, logging, and distribution to units
• Supervise and care for people admitted to the Health Center
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies
• Participate in activities, hikes, trail rides, waterfront programs and more as required for supervision of camper and staff health and wellness
• Provide proper nursing intervention regarding camper and staff illnesses, conditions, or emergency care. Make appropriate referrals and provide follow-up care as needed.
• Administer immediate first aid to injured parties, perform medical assessments, and implement nursing intervention as guided by nursing best practices.
• Keep records regarding administration of medication, prescribed treatments, and other health and medical needs. Follow the State of California and American Camp Association standards in maintaining the records.
• Be familiar with the health protocols and standing orders approved by a designated physician, and follow protocols with campers and employees.
• Oversee the Camp Healthcare Coordinator rounds throughout the camp who is checking on campers, employees and the health, and safety of the camp. Report facility and grounds health risk factors.
• Oversee the completion and follow-up on incident reports.
• Supervise and coordinate other nursing staff.