Summer Nurse

JOB TITLE Summer Nurse (LPN/RN) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre Collegiate Outreach-JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offers a wide range of summer programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for student in grades 7-12. Our academic programs bring over 1,000 students to campus. Programs are one to four weeks in length, both day and residential. We offer programs such as aerospace engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, and more. We also offer sports camps throughout the summer for students in grades 2-12, which are run in partnership with Athletics. Please see more information about our programs: +summer. JOB DESCRIPTION The Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire nurses to deliver the health care for summer academic programs and sports camps with participants in grades 2-12. Responsibilities include nursing care, health teaching, triage, COVID-19 assessment, and data collection/verification of health forms. Nurses work autonomously, staffing the Summer Nurse Office and providing care as needed. All applicants require excellent interpersonal skills, good judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. A successful nurse will also exhibit a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and an interest to work with participants and staff from diverse backgrounds. Hours include daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend hours. Overnight hours include a private area for sleeping. Number of hours per week is flexible, usually 24-40. Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and continued professional development. Is knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and uses these when providing patient care. Assumes responsibility and accountability for quality of own nursing practice. Maintains a high level of professional knowledge and skill through self-directed learning and participation in organized continuing education programs. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.