Work Location: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center – Pollock, LA.
Position Description: The Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center seeks camp medical staff to manage the Infirmary and provide basic care during 4-H Summer Camp. Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center serves as a 4-H summer camp for 4th – 6th-grade youth. Our facility can camp between 300-350 youth during any given week.
Expectations: 4-H Camp Medical Staff will provide basic medical care, adhere to medical guidelines, and protocol, and provide basic diagnosis of injuries/medical problems. The 4-H Camp Medical Staff reports directly to the Camp Director.
Qualification Requirements:
- Licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Three years prior professional nursing experience preferred, preferably with youth.
- Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
- Experience with children and young adults.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Desire to work in a camp community.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Ensure each camper has a health form on file. Review camper forms before camp weeks as needed.
- Dispense medications as prescribed by a Physician.
- Prepare accident/incident reports for all accidents/incidents.
- Follow appropriate medical procedures, including record-keeping in the daily medical log and utilizing approved Physician standing orders.
- Conduct onsite training for staff as needed.
- Meet with Camp Director daily to review any camper issues and specific areas of need that may arise.
- Assess campers and ill or injured staff and determine if further medical attention is needed.
- Assist in stabilizing campers and staff requiring transportation to the hospital.
- Documentation of all injuries and care rendered.
- Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions at the camp.
- Other duties assigned by the Camp Director
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of First Aid supplies.
- Keep the Infirmary clean and organized.
- Ability to communicate and work with campers, staff, and 4-H agents of various skills and instruction regarding medical care.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Flexible – able to adapt to different environments and schedules.
- Responsible and hardworking.
- Excellent bedside manner, friendly and personable.
- Strong assessment abilities.
- Prior experience with children.
- Team player.
Working Conditions:
- Primary working area will be the Infirmary.
- 4-H Camp Medical Staff will have private quarters in the dormitory across the hall from the Infirmary. Meals and snacks are also included.
Hours/Salary: The Infirmary is open Monday 11 a.m. – Thursday 11 a.m. each week. Day/Night shifts and shift rotations are available. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Required training days will be scheduled before camp begins and determined upon hire.
Date Available: Camp session is May 26-July 31, 2025. LOST Camp takes place July 31-August 3, 2025. Required training period is May 15-23, 2025. Camp will not be in session the week of June 16–20, 2025.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at LSU AgCenter Careers (or through Workday for internal candidates). Must submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts/license for the application to be complete.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.