About the role
Now Hiring – Medical Director for the Guggenheim Youth Summer Camp Program The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg has an immediate opening for the seasonal position of Camp Medical Director/s, located in Saranac Lake, NY. The Medical Director is responsible for reviewing the medical history and physician's orders of incoming campers prior to registration and reviewing any questions with parents/guardians, maintaining first-aid equipment and supplies, dispensing medications, etc. This is a seasonal employment opportunity with the option to serve the full 7-week camp season or on a weekly basis.
The camp season begins June 20th and ends August 11th. Summer Camp Guggenheim is located at, 1468 County Route 18, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Job Description: Purpose: To supervise and be responsible for the general health and safety of campers and staff. To improve health care skills of campers.
Qualifications: Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse Readiness and ability to adapt to camp work situation Interest and ability to inspire confidence in children. Awareness of potential health and safety hazards and ways to control them.
Experience with children. Willingness to reside on the campsite during full or weekly camp session. Responsibilities: Comply with personnel policies for camp staff Work closely with Camp Director and Camp Dietitian; see that a balanced level of activity is maintained and nutritional requirements are met Ensure that all necessary medical supplies are available for camp Notify Camp Director when parents should be advised of serious illness or accident Supervise camper blood testing, insulin administration, dosage adjustment, and medical needs Meet with Camp Director and camp staff periodically throughout camp session Arrange for screening of staff and campers upon arrival at camp Review completed camper medical information sheet.
Meet with or otherwise directly provide information to parents of prospective campers regarding medical aspects of camp Alert staff to special needs of campers and those with multiple problems NYSDOH REQUIREMENTS CAMP HEALTH DIRECTOR Supervises health and sanitation at children's camp. Maintains camper's confidential medical history. Oversees initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants.
Handles health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care. Maintains camp's daily medical log. Reports required incidents to local health department within 24 hours.