Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implementing the camp written medical plan (including daily health surveillance, handling of health emergencies and injuries, coordinating ambulance and first aid services).

• Screening camper medical history forms for completion and note any medical conditions in camper database, and collecting all medications and late medical history forms at camper check-in.

• Verifying the self-administration of all camper medications (i.e. before meals). A designee(s) can witness and document the self-administration of medicines when needed.

• Keeping an inventory of medical supplies and assist administrative staff with ordering of new supplies.

• Keeping a log of all medical visits to infirmary, and maintain camper’s confidential medical history.

• Contacting the campers’ parents/guardians and inform them of any camper injury and/or illness.

• Reporting accidents/injuries to Tompkins County Health Department and to Cornell Risk Management as directed by the camp manual.

• Other duties related to camper health care as assigned by the camp director.

• Assisting in the Camp Office during camp hours – includes answering the camp phone line, responding to emails and coordinating late arrivals/early departures with parents.

• Running the camp check-in and check-out daily.

Qualifications:

• Must be a physician, physician’s assistant, registered nurse or certified EMT with valid credentials for the duration of the program.
• Must also be certified in standard first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Previous camp experience is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted US Driver's License in order to operate a passenger van.