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 AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700. About WFU: Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.