Summer Nurse (LPN/RN)

JOB TITLE

Summer Nurse (LPN/RN)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs

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 students 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! Please see more information about our programs: www.wpi.edu/+summer.

The Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire nurses to deliver the health care for summer academic programs. Responsibilities include nursing care, health teaching, triage, and data collection/verification of health forms. Nurses work autonomously, staffing the Summer Nurse Office and providing care as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
• Medication management/distribution and communication skills

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 from all 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.