SA 1 (Amherst College) - June 19 to August 5

Final deadline: May 15, 2023

The Organization

At Thrive Scholars, our goal is to see talented economically disadvantaged BIPOC students develop inter-generational wealth and financial security, and become the diverse corporate, civic, and academic leaders our country so desperately needs.

Our comprehensive, data-driven, high-touch program model focuses on the key inflection points that can be the difference between just graduating from any college, and graduating from a top college with the grades, degree, career skills, and network needed to thrive in any career. Over our six-year program, Scholars benefit from admissions and intensive academic preparation before college and a comprehensive set of academic, personal, social-emotional, financial, and career supports throughout college.

The Program

As rising high-school seniors, and rising college first-years, students attend our six-week Summer Academy. At its core, Summer Academy (SA) is an academic boot camp where students learn the quantitative and writing skills they need to excel in college and in their preferred majors, with additional time devoted to personal and professional development topics. Summer Academy is a residential program held on the campus of Amherst College. This year, we will serve 300+ students.

The Position

Thrive Scholars is seeking to hire for a variety of RN and LPN positions to live on-site and oversee the health and safety of Scholars and Staff at our 2023 Summer Academy. The nursing staff will work with the Site Director and the Assistant Site Directors to ensure Scholars and staff have an enjoyable and safe summer. Staying on campus is preferred but not required. The nursing staff will work together to provide coverage 24 hours/day, via 12 hour on-call shifts, for the duration of the program, in case urgent matters arise. The RN/LPN will have 6 paid days off over the course of SA.

Commitment

• RN/LPNs staffing the Amherst Summer Academy will participate in virtual orientation in May (exact time TBD) and orientation and planning in Amherst from June 19th-25th, with Summer Academy starting on June 26th.

Reports to: Summer Academy Site Director

Salary:

• $8,500-$10,500 for RNs
• $6,500-$7,500 for LPNs and GNs
• Both commensurate with experience, plus room, board, laundry facilities

Primary Responsibilities The RN/LPN on site will be responsible for the following:

• Provide healthcare to meet individual needs of staff and students.
• Keep regular Health Center hours and be available “on-call” at all times for emergencies.
• Responsible for driving to off-campus health providers, physicians, or emergency treatment locations.
• Responding to any emergency which may arise at Summer Academy.
• Serve as program liaison with any local healthcare providers.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the students and staff.
• Clean, organize, and set up the Health Station in preparation of the first day of Summer Academy.
• Inventory and working with the Site Director to order all necessary refills of medical supplies and equipment as needed over the summer.
• Secure all student medications in the Health Station.
• Plan, schedule, and administer proper medication times throughout the day for Scholars to receive appropriate medicine.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state.
• Oversee First Aid procedures.
• Maintain and order needed medical supplies.
• Deliver a staff and scholar orientation session on basic healthcare skills and expectations.
• Assist in COVID-19 screening and testing of all Scholars and staff, in collaboration with the campus, as applicable.
• Oversee and implement the COVID-19 response protocol should a student, staff, or faculty member test positive, as applicable.
• Manage the medical check-in of Scholars on the first day.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable disease.
• Check the accuracy of Scholar medical forms, making sure that Scholars who need medication have it with them and in the proper amounts.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the Nurse Assistant as applicable.
• Be responsible for contacting parents concerning the status of their child’s health by telephone in the following situations: any injury requiring an x-ray, illness requiring a stay in the health center or requiring Scholar to be picked up from SA, emergency treatment/accident, etc.
• Abide by the Summer Academy Personnel Policies and Practices as outlined in the Staff Manual.
• Strive to be a personal example in conduct, conversation, and attitude consistent with established policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive off-campus to a health provider, physician, or emergency treatment locations.
• Must have a current Massachusetts license to perform as a RN or LPN.
• 1-2 years minimum experience as a RN or LPN.
• Must be certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Experience working and desire to work with young adults.
• Experience working with a racially and culturally diverse population
• Community health knowledge.
• Ability to lift/assist Scholars and staff as medically necessary.
• Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters.
• Ability to maintain a written record system.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about Scholar health concerns.
• Experience with CampDoc software, preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

Thrive has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, including remote staff. Individuals selected for job opportunities must be fully vaccinated and up to date, and show proof of vaccination status, in advance of your hire date. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their second dose in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). A person is up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination if they are fully vaccinated and have received one booster when eligible. Guidelines on booster eligibility are available on the CDC website.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, Thrive will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Any such accommodation must be approved in advance of the hire date.

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Thrive Scholars provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Knowing its importance to the success of our work, Thrive Scholars is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we aspire to build a diverse staff team and community. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We appreciate your time and will review and respond to all applications received.