Summer Nurse (LPN/RN)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking nurses to provide healthcare for its summer academic programs, which serve nearly 1,000 students in grades 6-12. These programs focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and range from one to four weeks in length, including both day and residential options. The nurses will work autonomously, staffing the Summer Nurse Office and delivering essential health services. This is a temporary position, expected to last approximately 6-8 weeks, and is not a full-time yearly role.
Requirements
- Excellent nursing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Commitment to professional standards
- Knowledge of WPI policies and procedures and adherence to them when providing patient care
- Ability to work with neurodivergent participants from diverse backgrounds
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Nice To Haves
- Continued professional development
- Positive attitude
- Sense of humor
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care
- Administer medications
- Conduct health teaching
- Perform triage
- Collect and verify health forms
- Staff the Summer Nurse Office
- Work autonomously
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of own nursing practice
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
