Seasonal Registered Nurse, Summer Immersion Program

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Job Description Summary

The Seasonal Registered Nurse supervises and oversees the health and safety of all participants in the Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe environment by remaining current on medical and public health guidance while managing the medical needs of minors. This position requires a high level of responsibility, self-direction, and discretion, involving frequent collaboration with the AVP, Executive Director of Pre-College Programs, the Director of the Summer Immersion Program, Pre-College professional staff, residential summer staff, and direct communication with families. The Nurse will participate in on-campus onboarding, including in-person and online training, prior to the arrival of participants.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Medical Review & Prep: Review all participant medical forms before the program begins; follow up with parents/guardians for clarifying information; compile and organize virtual lists of students for staff knowledge.
• Participant Care: Meet with families during Sunday Check In to discuss medical needs; provide primary care, mental and physical health, as well as first aid for student health needs; oversee the safekeeping and record-keeping of all medications.
• Staff Training: Lead health training sessions for residential staff on adolescent health, food allergy management, and emergency procedures (e.g., Epi-Pen use, heat concerns, and COVID-19 protocols). Share updates during staff meetings as needed.
• Communication: Manage medical-related phone calls and emails from parents; provide regular wellness feedback to Pre-College professional staff; notify AVP/ Executive Director of significant incidents requiring intervention.
• On-Campus and Off-Campus Physical Health Support: Coordinate with Wake Forest Student Health regarding Summer Immersion Program student health needs if a student is seen by the Wake Forest Student Health Center. Provide off-campus support as needed to ensure medical coverage. 
• Mental Health Support: Identify and assess student mental health and wellness needs through active observation and consultation; facilitate timely referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals, hospitals, or community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Emergency Management: Oversee escalation of care to the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center or local clinics, including transporting students to the emergency room or urgent care when necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the Code of Student Conduct, Protection of Minors policy, and all University health and safety protocols.

Required Commitment & Logistics

Weekly Schedule (40 Hours Total):

• Sunday: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Monday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am (midnight)
• Friday & Saturday: Off
• On-Call: As needed; staff are permitted to sleep after their shift but must be available to answer calls and assist if a medical or health issue/ emergency arises.

Additional Position Information:

• On-campus housing is provided in an assigned Wake Forest University residence hall.
• Meals provided at the on-campus dining hall, The Pit (Sunday dinner; Mon–Thu breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Required Weeks of Work

• Staff Move-in: May 29, 2026 (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
• Staff Training: June 1 – 5, 2026
• Program Weeks:

○ Week 1: June 7 – 12

○ Week 2: June 14 – 19

○ Week 3: June 21 – 26

○ (1 week of unpaid vacation: June 28 – July 3)

○ Week 4: July 5 – 10

○ Week 5: July 12 – 17

○ Week 6: July 19 – 24

• Residency: All candidates must remain on campus during all work hours.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Licensure: Qualification to practice in the State of North Carolina; must hold a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician’s Assistant (PA) license.
• Experience: Previous experience in pediatrics, school nursing, or clinical settings, preferably working with adolescents and their families.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with online record management systems and general technology.
• Soft Skills: Ability to remain calm under pressure, establish priorities in a fast-paced environment, and communicate professionally with various stakeholders.
• Requirements: Must be 21+ years of age with a valid Driver’s License and high moral character.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work only.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-4700.