Seasonal EMT

Camp Speers at the Poconos, 143 Nichecronk Rd, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #15863

Your Impact:

Do you want to make a positive impact on children this summer? If so, then you need to join the Camp Speers YMCA team! We are hiring a Seasonal Camp Nurse/EMT. You will maintain the health and safety standards set forth by the state health department, camp’s risk management policy and the American Camping Association Standards. If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun summer camp experience, please apply now!

Why Work for the Y:

• Flexible work schedule available.
• Discounted YMCA programs after meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after meeting the requirements.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.
• Fun and collaborative environment.
• Access to onsite fitness center.

What Qualifications You'll Need:

• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse or Emergency Medical Technician (or other appropriate training as approved by the Executive Leader).
• Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in training all staff in their emergency and first aid responsibilities.
• Conduct staff/camper arrival screenings according to the camp’s guidelines.
• Collect and administer all staff/camper medications according to the doctor’s prescribed orders and Pennsylvania’s Laws and Regulations.
• Give first aid treatment to all camp staff and campers.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, sanitized Health Lodge.
• Maintain camper/staff health forms in an easily accessible, orderly form in the health lodge.
• Maintain a health logbook of all first aid, medication, etc. given.
• Conduct daily sick call and follow up with all staff/campers as needed from assessment during sick call.
• Refer all cases to Camp Physician as per standing orders signed by that physician.
• Schedule all required doctor’s visits for staff/campers and follow through on the care required as per visit.
• Assure that all paperwork (bills, etc.) for a doctor’s visit or pharmacy run is collected and delivered in a timely manner to the main office staff.
• Liaison between camper/staff parents as per our health care policies and procedures.
• Maintain an inventory of medical supplies on hand at all times and assure proper coverage of supplies.
• Maintain stocked first aid kits at locations designated in camp’s risk management policy and per Camp Director.
• Key player in the health emergency procedures as outlined in the risk management procedures. Be familiar with and able to implement this procedure.
• Complete necessary accident/incident reports on all emergencies or special care situations. Monitor these reports for repeat occurrences and notify the Camp Director.
• Provide general health care tips and knowledge to staff and campers throughout the summer as situations arise.
• Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, end of summer report, and recommendations for the following season.
• Assist in defining and monitoring the crisis/risk management plan, including emergency procedures especially as related to respective camp.
• Assist in monitoring safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morals and well-being among the camp family.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
• Ability to communicate and work with individuals or groups participating in summer camp, and provide necessary health care instruction to campers, parents, and staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to emergencies, first aid assessments, environmental and other hazards related to all summer camp activities.
• Ability to communicate and train staff and campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures as pertain to the health care of all participants.
• Ability to become First Aid and CPR Certified.
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations.
• Must be able to assess camper/staff health conditions and treat them according to the health care procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to hazards, weather emergencies, etc.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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