The Health Care Coordinator/Camp Nurse serves as the primary person in charge of health care, dispensation of medications and medical history review of all participants (adults and youth) during the Wildlife Leadership Academy residential field school. The Wildlife Leadership Academy trains high school youth in a curriculum emphasizing wildlife biology, habitat, and ecosystem management in Pennsylvania. Students learn through hands-on field studies combined with classroom activities and labs taught by leading wildlife biologists and professionals from throughout the state.
Position Structure: Attend Orientation + Full Field School (6 days, 5 nights)
Location: Krislund Camp and Conference Center Madisonburg, PA
Reports To: Executive Director + Field School Supervisor, Works in Coordination with Field School Coordinators
Compensation: $700/field school + Meals & Lodging
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 21 years of age.
Must be a physician, CNA, LPN, RN, EMS, or CRNP and be able to provide appropriate licensing/certification documents.
Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan. Must be able to deal with emergencies.
Desire to work and live at a residential field school.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Experience responding to and providing mental health first aid preferred.
Must provide or obtain copies of:
PA State Police Request Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI)
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prior to Field School
Training Day / Evening Before Field School
Attend meeting of the leadership team (Lead Coordinator, Health Care Coordinator and Field School Supervisor) to review risk management procedures, health care procedures, line of command in dealing with health and/or social issues, and any other issues regarding the site (severe weather, power outages, etc.).
Thoroughly read and understand all Academy plans and policies.
Review and understand the roles of participants, staff, and instructors at field school.
Thoroughly read and review the Health History information submitted by participants and staff to familiarize yourself with health concerns. NOTE: A breakout of health concerns by team is also available in the HCC notebook.
Meet with the Team Leaders to discuss health issues, physical limitations, allergies, medication schedules, etc., among members in their team.
During Field School
Arrival Day – Be at HCC station during registration to greet parents about health concerns and collect medications.
Always be on-site at the field location (day and night). Attending any off-site field trips with the youth.
Keep all drugs and medications under lock and key. Administer medications as prescribed.
Monitor the health status of participants (youth and adults) and staff during the week.
Administer first aid and treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Communicate health status of participants and staff to the Field School Supervisor and Coordinators, alert Supervisor of all injuries and illness and recommended treatment.
Liaise between Field School Supervisor and Coordinators to help resolve any issues (emergency/non-emergency) that arise with as little disruption to the students as possible (i.e. illness of a participant, general facility issues).
Departure – Be at HCC station during departure to debrief with parents and return medications.
WILDLIFE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OVERVIEW
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations. This Academy experience begins with our Conservation Ambassador training for high school students, which includes attending rigorous 5-day residential summer field schools taught by leading natural resource professionals that focus on wildlife/fisheries conservation, as well as leadership skills development. Equipped with knowledge and skills, through the next year, students will serve as Conservation Ambassadors in their communities, giving back through education, service, media engagement, creative arts and outdoor mentorship. As students grow with the Academy, they explore career possibilities via professional conferences and college visit days, gain work experience via our summer field schools, and engage in professional development through our Academy Alumni Network.
Health Care Coordinator
The Health Care Coordinator/Camp Nurse serves as the primary person in charge of health care, dispensation of medications and medical history review of all participants (adults and youth) during the Wildlife Leadership Academy residential field school. The Wildlife Leadership Academy trains high school youth in a curriculum emphasizing wildlife biology, habitat, and ecosystem management in Pennsylvania. Students learn through hands-on field studies combined with classroom activities and labs taught by leading wildlife biologists and professionals from throughout the state.
Position Structure: Attend Orientation + Full Field School (6 days, 5 nights)
Location: Krislund Camp and Conference Center Madisonburg, PA
Reports To: Executive Director + Field School Supervisor, Works in Coordination with Field School Coordinators
Compensation: $700/field school + Meals & Lodging
QUALIFICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prior to Field School
Training Day / Evening Before Field School
During Field School
WILDLIFE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OVERVIEW
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations. This Academy experience begins with our Conservation Ambassador training for high school students, which includes attending rigorous 5-day residential summer field schools taught by leading natural resource professionals that focus on wildlife/fisheries conservation, as well as leadership skills development. Equipped with knowledge and skills, through the next year, students will serve as Conservation Ambassadors in their communities, giving back through education, service, media engagement, creative arts and outdoor mentorship. As students grow with the Academy, they explore career possibilities via professional conferences and college visit days, gain work experience via our summer field schools, and engage in professional development through our Academy Alumni Network.