Job Descriptions
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| Class Title: | Camp Medical Staff Member |
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| Class Code: | 65670 |
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| Note that positions in this classification are compensated on a daily rate that includes room and board at the camp. Salary range is $62.88 - $94.32 per day based on the assignment.
DEFINITION Under general supervision, provides medical care to City Recreational Summer Camp staff members and campers; takes appropriate action in medical emergencies; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This class provides direct medical services including assessments, examinations, and treatment planning. This class is provided with room and board while at camp and is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse in that the latter has broader responsibilities in the areas of disease prevention, health promotion and the alleviation of conditions adversely affecting the health and safety conditions of individuals, families and the community. |
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| Examples of Duties: | ||
| The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement.
The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed, the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the class if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement or a logical assignment to the classification. 1. Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, cardio pulmonary resuscitation, and trauma emergency medical care; 2. Identifies staff and camper health needs; provides appropriate medical treatment for staff and campers with illnesses, injuries or special medical needs; 3. May refer individuals and families to appropriate medical care; 4. Coordinates camp clinic services with private, public and voluntary health services; 5. Follows nursing care plans for camp patients and evaluates the needs of patients; 6. Prepares and maintains daily, detailed documentation of patient visits and referrals; conducts weekly inventory of medical supplies and medications; 7. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's care and safety; 8. Maintains current knowledge of matters affecting patient care and clinic services and recommends policy and procedural improvements to City management; and 9. Performs related duties as assigned. |
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| Note: The level and scope of the knowledges, skills and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.
Knowledge of: 1. Principles and practices of nursing and paramedical procedures, including medical terminology and clinical routines and equipment; 2. Principles and practices of health maintenance and illness prevention and the effect of physical, social and emotional environments on health; 3. Basic principles and practices of emergency medical care at the basic life support level; 4. Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology, growth and development, and nutrition; 5. Principles and techniques of history taking and patient teaching and counseling; 6. Community medical and social agencies and resources; 7. Principles and techniques of drug administration and its affect on patients; and 8. Communicable disease control. Skill in and ability to: 1. Perform medical assessments, identify medical, social and emotional problems and prepare nursing care plans and/or make appropriate referrals; 2. Perform first aid, give injections, and perform other skilled services; 3. Remain calm; make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations; 4. Prepare and maintain organized, detailed and accurate records of camp patient visits and findings; 5. Apply teaching principles and provide patient education and counseling; and 6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with camp staff, physicians, patients, and families. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | ||
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be either licensed as a Registered Nurse in California or possess current certification in basic life support as an Emergency Medical Technician Level I. Must be willing to work on-call while camp is in session. When driving on City (camp) business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. California Education Code Section 10911.5 requires that all public recreation program employers must fingerprint all persons having direct contact with a minor. The City does not hire persons who have been convicted of felony drug, sexual assault or physical assault crimes. |
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