Medical Professional- Summer Camp 2027

JOB SUMMARY: 

To provide emergency assessment of illness or injury and provide medical care for Forest Home guests and staff in a friendly and comprehensive manner within the scope and practice of professional license and within Forest Home First Aid Protocols. 

JOB STATUS: Seasonal Contractor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in supervising First Aid Health Techs at all camp centers while providing guidance and mentorship
• Responsible for detailed charting of all medical care provided in EMR
• Provides emergency medical assessment and care within the Forest Home First Aid Protocols

• Assists Nurse Manager in all areas as needed 
• Assumes the role and responsibility as acting lead of the First Aid Team if Nurse Manager and First Aid Lead are offsite
• Administers medications (Rx and OTC) based on physician’s orders and/or First Aid Protocols

• Refers patients to local medical facilities as needed and interacts with local EMS agencies in professional manner when necessary
• Communicates with parents/guardians of minors and/or church leaders when necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must attend all trainings

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Active license for current profession - RN, MD/DO, NP, PA (Current CA license)

 EMT-P (National Registry, CA State Card, OR CA County Card)

• Current AHA BLS Certification

• 2 years experience in current profession
• Currently employed/practicing within the last 1 year
• Ability to perform emergency assessments and comfortable making emergency medical decisions
• Excellent triage skills
• A heart for teaching and mentorship to lead the Health Techs on First Aid Team

PREFERRED:

• Current AHA ACLS and PALS Certification
• Critical Care and/or Pre-hospital experience

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
• Regular, timely attendance

• Signed statement of faith
• Able to lift and carry 20 lbs.
• A self-starter
• Excellent people service skills
• Ability to provide service with integrity

• Good computer skills 
• Ability to streamline processes through necessary skill sets
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform high quality work and accomplish assigned projects

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the American with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations. As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately

• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature 

Love (I Corinthians 13)

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)

• Be respectful to others
• Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure

• Seek to put others’ needs above your own
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
• Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present

• Do the right thing, even when others are not present
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
• Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
• Request and receive training
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations

• Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

• Seek first to understand before being understood
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully

• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
• Play and appreciate “campy” fun
• Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

• Dream Big
• Proactively seek solutions
• Think outside the box

• Dream, plan and execute new ideas
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)