4-H Camp Medical Staff

Work Location: Grant Walker 4H Educational Center Pollock LA.

Position Description: The Grant Walker 4H Educational Center seeks camp medical staff to manage the Infirmary and provide basic care during 4H Summer Camp. Grant Walker 4H Educational Center serves as a 4H summer camp for 4th 6thgrade youth. Our facility can camp between 300350 youth during any given week.

Expectations: 4H Camp Medical Staff will provide basic medical care adhere to medical guidelines and protocol and provide basic diagnosis of injuries/medical problems. The 4H Camp Medical Staff reports directly to the Camp Director.

Qualification Requirements:

• Licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

• Three years prior professional nursing experience preferred preferably with youth.

• Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.

• Experience with children and young adults.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Desire to work in a camp community.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure each camper has a health form on file. Review camper forms before camp weeks as needed.

• Dispense medications as prescribed by a Physician.

• Prepare accident/incident reports for all accidents/incidents.

• Follow appropriate medical procedures including recordkeeping in the daily medical log and utilizing approved Physician standing orders.

• Conduct onsite training for staff as needed.

• Meet with Camp Director daily to review any camper issues and specific areas of need that may arise.

• Assess campers and ill or injured staff and determine if further medical attention is needed.

• Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to the hospital.

• Documentation of all injuries and care rendered.

• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures facilities and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions at the camp.

• Other duties assigned by the Camp Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory of First Aid supplies.

• Keep the Infirmary clean and organized.

• Ability to communicate and work with campers staff and 4H agents of various skills and instruction regarding medical care.

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Flexible able to adapt to different environments and schedules.

• Responsible and hardworking.

• Excellent bedside manner friendly and personable.

• Strong assessment abilities.

• Prior experience with children.

• Team player.

Working Conditions:

• Primary working area will be the Infirmary.

• 4H Camp Medical Staff will have private quarters in the dormitory across the hall from the Infirmary. Meals and snacks are also included.

Hours and Salary: The Infirmary is open Monday 11 a.m. Thursday 11 a.m. each week. Day/Night shifts and shift rotations are available. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Required training days will be scheduled before camp begins and determined upon hire.

Date Available: Camp session is May 20July 25 2024. LOST Camp takes place July 29August 1 2024. Required training period is May. Camp will not be in session the week of June.

Application Deadline: February 9 2024 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Procedure: Must apply online at MUST submit a cover letter resume two letters of recommendation and official transcripts for the application to be complete.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.