Job Title: Summer Programs - Medical Team Member Location: Beacon College, Leesburg, FL Department: Summer Programs - Enrollment Management Supervisor Title: Summer Programs - Health Coordinator Division: Enrollment Management FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Job Grade: TBD Position Type: Level Staff
JOB SUMMARY
Beacon College offers summer programming events, College Edge and Summer for Success, which provide students who learn differently with the skills, confidence, and preparation needed to successfully transition to college. During these programs, students build self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and strategies to navigate college life successfully through integrated academic, residential, and social programming. Summer Program Medical Team Members support the physical health and wellness of students across both summer programs by providing first-line care, medication support, and emergency response under the supervision of the Summer Programs Health Coordinator. This role serves as a critical frontline responder to student health needs and plays an essential role in ensuring student safety, comfort, and continuity of care in a residential campus environment.
DUTIES AND TASKS
• Provide first-line health support to students, including assessment, basic first aid, and triage of medical concerns. • Assist with medication administration and documentation in accordance with licensure, institutional protocols, and delegation by the Summer Programs Health Coordinator. • Monitor student health conditions and escalate concerns appropriately to the Summer Programs Health Coordinator or emergency services. • Respond calmly and effectively to medical and safety emergencies, including during evenings, nights, and weekends as assigned. • Maintain accurate health records, medication logs, and incident documentation in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and all applicable federal, state, local, industry, and institution policies, rules, laws, and regulations. • Support students with logistical support in accessing transportation for off-campus medical services when necessary. • Collaborate closely with residential life, counseling, academic staff, and program leadership to support student wellness and safety. • Participate in required staff training sessions, including health and safety emergency response and student support protocols. • Provide medical coverage for off-campus activities, weekend excursions, and field trips, including travel and extended hours as required. • Attend and participate in Orientation Day activities and program meetings as assigned. • Model professional conduct, representative of Beacon College expectations for staff and students. • Carry out other duties as assigned to support the overall success and integrity of college offered summer programs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Certification or licensure in one or more of the following strongly preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Assistant (MA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CPRAED and First Aid certification required; certification must be obtained prior to summer program staff orientation week.
Familiarity with adolescent health needs, medication administration practices, and emergency response procedures preferred. Experience working with neurodiverse populations and/or in residential school-based camp or youth development settings preferred.
Skills: • Strong clinical assessment and crisis response skills in fast-paced residential environments. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, healthcare providers, and campus staff. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly related to medication management and documentation. • Ability to balance student-centered care with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
Abilities: • Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in emergency and high-stress situations. • Ability to maintain a professional, supportive, and compassionate approach when working with students and families. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. • Availability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required by program operations and student needs.
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, and other electronic means, move about the office and college, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.