Diabetes Summer Camp - Med Staff Needed

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Join the FUN - Work at Camp

Who says only kids get to go to camp? You can join the fun by volunteering at one of our Camps. Spend a week of your summer surrounded by the joys of childhood while you get to know and love a group of kids thriving with diabetes!

The safety of our campers is our number one priority. Our hiring process starts with a formal application. All volunteer and paid staff must complete a written application, first time staff participate in a personal interview, and provide references. Includes mandatory background checks for all volunteer staff.

Camp Dates
Session I
July 9-15, 2017 (NEED RD FOR THE WEEK)

Session II
July 16-22, 2017 (NEED ADDITIONAL MD, RN and RD FOR THE WEEK)

This is a residential camp that takes place at Camp Victory in partnership with the Louisiana Lions, 292 L. Beauford Lane, Anacoco, LA 71403

For more information, contact:
Kasey Davis
504-889-0278 ext 6078
KDavis@diabetes.org

Or visit: https://engage.active.com/landing_page/camp_victory_2017?utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=adacampvictory&utm_campaign=CAMP

Camp Positions (Medical)

-Medical Director

-Staff Physician

-Nursing Director

-Nutrition Director

-Staff Nurse

-Nutritionist/Dietitian

-Staff Social Worker/ Psychologist

-Nursing Student

-Pharmacy Student

-Dietetic Student/Intern

*For full job descriptions, please contact the Camp Director

Camp Job Descriptions (Medical)

Medical Director. Licensed physician. Review and update standing orders and health plan, develop implementation plan for medical policies, procedures and emergency protocols. Provide input into medical training through medical staff, and all staff as it pertains to blood glucose monitoring, blood borne pathogens and exposure control plan. Oversee all medical personnel in conjunction with lead medical staff, and conduct daily chart review. Serve as subject matter expert for talking with families regarding diabetes management.

Staff Physician. Licensed physician. Under the direction of the camp director and medical director, ensure the health and safety of all campers. Provide meaningful and progressive diabetes education for all campers. Participate in pre-camp training. Assist with camper blood glucose testing, insulin administration, dosage adjustment, and medical needs. Assist with camper and staff health emergencies including accidents, high and low blood glucose. Participate in general camp schedule of activities and in staff meetings.

Nursing Director. Registered Nurse, CDE, licensed in the state camp operates. Under the direction of the medical director and camp director, nursing director is responsible for participating in and planning pre-camp training with camp leadership team. Provide supervision of nursing staff and assist with camper blood glucose testing, insulin administration, dosage adjustment, and all other medical needs. Respond promptly to medical concerns, including accidents and low blood glucose. Participate in general camp schedule of activities and in staff meetings.

Nutrition Director. Registered Dietitian, (CDE preferred) or Master’s Degree in Nutrition. Experience in diabetes management and education. Serve as Association liaison to host camp food services director during camp. Participate in and plan pre-camp training with leadership team. Review all camper and camp staff dietary forms and health records as they pertain to nutritional needs prior to camp. Provide supervision of nutrition staff including dietetic students/interns. Participate in general camp schedule of activities and in staff meetings.

Staff Nurse. Registered Nurse or LPN, (CDE preferred), licensed in the state camp operates. Under direction of the nursing director, staff nurse will participate in pre-camp training and in the review of camper and camp staff physical and health history forms as required. Assist with camper blood glucose testing, insulin administration, dosage adjustment, and medical needs of campers. Assist with camper and staff health emergencies including accidents, high and low blood glucose. Other duties as assigned by the medical leadership team.

Nutritionist/Dietitian. Registered Dietitian, (CDE preferred) or Master’s Degree in Nutrition. Under the direction of the nutrition director, the nutritionist will assist in planning all meals, snacks, food orders and any substitutions requested; reviews and accommodates all families and staff for food allergies or other food related issues. Serve as Association liaison with host site food service director; oversees nutrition staff; arranges food orders within established budget. Participate in general camp schedule of activities and in staff meetings.

Staff Social Worker/ Psychologist. Licensed Social worker/psychologist licensed in the state camp operates. Under the direction of camp director and medical director, staff psychologist will review all campers psychosocial and therapist forms prior to camper arrival. Consult with camper’s therapist/psychologist prior to or during camp to clarify concerns in conjunction with Association. Provide individual counseling as needed (counselors and campers), conduct small group activities dealing with peer relations, diabetes, and other concerns. Report all incidents and accidents and behavioral incidents and actions taken immediately to the camp director, and cooperate in the completion of required follow-up. Participate in general camp schedule of activities and in staff meetings.

Nursing Student. Completion of 3rd year in accredited BSN nursing program or 3rd semester of ADN nursing program. Recommendation from program instructor. Under the supervision of camp nursing director, nursing student must have the ability to reside on campsite 24/7. Participate in & successfully complete pre-camp training. Assist with the screening of campers during check-in process. Assist with medical tasks under direct supervision of licensed RN or MD. Participate in camper diabetes education sessions, general camp schedule of activities and participate in staff meetings. Other duties as assigned by the nursing director.

Pharmacy Student. Completion of at least 3 years of didactic work towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Under direction of medical director, pharmacy student will assist with the screening of campers during check-in process that may include: record medication history of all campers at check-in, record drug allergies, organize individual camper medications following camp procedure, refill camp medication boxes as needed. Collect prescription & over-the-counter medication from campers at check-in and review for required dosage instructions. Assist with medical tasks under direct supervision of staff physicians and medical director. Participate in general camp schedule of activities.

Dietetic Student/Intern. Completion of at least 3rd year in accredited dietetic program at an accredited university /college, recommendation from program instructor. Under supervision of nutrition director, dietetic student will participate in & successfully complete pre-camp training. Assist with the screening of campers during check-in process. Participate in camper diabetes education sessions and other duties as assigned by the camp nutrition director. Participate in general camp schedule of activities.