Health Officer

The Lansing School District is seeking a Health Officer to provide 24-hour on-site basic health care services to students (ages 5-18) at the Ebersole Center. The district serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students and is committed to providing an excellent education in a safe and nurturing environment. The Health Officer will maintain clinic hours, dispense medications, evaluate and treat illnesses, and maintain accurate health records.

Requirements

• Certified as a licensed physician (MD/DO), registered nurse (RN), practical nurse (LPN), emergency medical technician (EMT), or wilderness first responder (WFR).
• Knowledge of common childhood illnesses and diseases, prescription and non-prescription medications, especially medications related to asthma, allergies, and diabetes.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of campers with potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Knowledge of first-aid, CPR, AEDs, and basic medical care procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in basic medical care procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school age (5-18) students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively, and compassionately, with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an environment with a high degree of variability.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology (including Microsoft and Google products) for record keeping and communication.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Professional growth opportunities
• Rich environment for student experiences