JOB TITLE
Summer Nurse (LPN/RN)
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs – POP – 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 students in grades 6-12. Our summer academic programs bring nearly 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 health care for summer academic programs with participants in grades 6-12. Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, health teaching, triage, and data collection/verification of health forms. Nurses work autonomously, staffing the Summer Nurse Office and providing care as needed. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 6-8 weeks, not a full-time yearly position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
All applicants require excellent nursing and interpersonal skills, good judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The summer program nurses should demonstrate commitment to professional standards and continued professional development. Should be knowledgeable of our policies and procedures and follow these when providing patient care. Assume responsibility and accountability for quality of own nursing practice. A successful nurse will also exhibit a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and an interest to work with neurodivergent participants from diverse backgrounds.
Hours include afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. Overnight on-call on property shifts include a private area for sleeping. This position requires some weekend availability.
Number of weekly hours are flexible, but typically between 16-40.
- RN pay rate $40/hr
- LPN pay rate $30/hr
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.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Summer-Nurse–LPN-RN-_R0003472
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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