General
Responsibility:
To
implement the health care plan of the Global Youth Village. To monitor
the health, cleanliness, and risk management standards of the overall
program. Provide / ensure adequate health conditions for all.
Minimum
Qualifications:
* Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Virginia as a registered nurse.
* Experience in working with youths, ages 13-18, and adults, in a health
care setting, preferably outpatient.
* Training and experience in treating childhood and adolescent diseases
and injuries.
* Ability to implement the Global Youth Village health care plan and
maintain records.
* Ability to establish work priorities, to respond to unanticipated
needs and emergencies, and work under pressure.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
* Ability to train others in general health care practices.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-discipline.
* Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance and supervision
as needed.
* Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
* Fluent in English, ability to converse in other languages helpful.
* Current CPR and first aid certifications.
* Minimum age, 21 years old.
* Valid, U.S. driver's license, with a good driving record.
* Knowledge of homeopathy, tropical diseases, and multicultural approaches
to health and illness helpful.
Responsible
To: Staff Director
Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure each staff member and participant has a health history and
examination form on file, as required.
2. Set-up Health House.
3. Stock and issue first aid kits to all cabins and activity areas.
Have first aid kits and release forms on hand for trips out-of-camp.
4. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders as needed, ensuring
timely arrival of supplies. Monitor budget.
5. Set up system for health screening of staff and youths, as well as
a system for health screening for trips out-of-camp.
6. Participate and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining
to health and safety, CPR, first aid, risk management, and use of universal
precautions for infection control.
7. Keep accident / incident reports for risk-management assessment.
8. Establish overall emergency communications system, and train staff
in how to activate this system.
9. Consult with the Pool Director, Rock-Climbing Instructor, Sports
& Recreation Leader, & other staff engaged in high-risk activities
to set-up an emergency communication system at their related program
sites.
10. Provide competent first aid and emergency treatment for sudden illnesses
and injury. Follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping,
proper disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications,
filing insurance claims, and utilizing standing orders.
11. Ensure coverage of the Health House, especially when youth are present.
12. Ensure emergency transportation is always available for nursing
staff use.
13. Attend counselor's meetings on a regular basis, to keep abreast
of behavioral and social issues among the youths, and to report health
& safety trends to staff team.
14. Post hours for daily medications and health call.
15. Make appointments, as needed, with medical / dental professionals
in local community, arranging or providing transport as needed.
16. Monitor health of all youths and staff, especially kitchen staff.
Conduct weekly infection checks for kitchen staff.
17. Oversee prevention and control of contagious diseases.
18. Monitor safety and sanitation procedures.
19. Monitor and evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions,
and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions.
20. Conduct end-of-season inventory of Health House supplies.
21. Prepare a summary and evaluation of the summer season, including
reports on health problems, evaluating Health House procedure and role,
and making recommendations for the following season.
Essential Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff.
2. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.
3. Visual, tactile, auditory and ambulatory ability to identify and
respond to medical emergencies, and environmental and other hazards
related to area.
4. Cognitive and communication abilities to carry out specific
