Nurse for West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts

The Governor’s School for the Arts, hosted at West Virginia Wesleyan College, seeks a licensed nurse practitioner (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) to join us for the 2025 GSA session.

The nurse must be available for the full duration of the camp (June 22 – July 13), including mandatory training before students arrive (June 20 – 21), as well as a day-long field trip to a nearby city. All tickets to shows, galleries, etc. will be paid for by the university. On-campus accommodations and all meals will be provided by the university for the duration of the GSA. West Virginia Wesleyan College will provide professional liability insurance for the duration of the GSA (coverage does not extend beyond activities related to the role).

Please note that the GSA is an intensive, three-week residential camp. While we ensure that all faculty and staff have scheduled “down time” built into their schedules, we are all “on call” throughout the duration of the camp.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administering medications in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Keep detailed records of students’ medications and ailments for the duration of the camp
• Attending to minor injuries and ailments (e.g. sprains, cuts, dehydration)
• Diagnosing minor ailments (e.g. colds & flu, diarrhea) and treating as necessary
• In some cases, accompanying sick students to our local Community Care clinic or St. Joseph’s hospital to receive further treatment (as needed)

Required Qualifications

• LPN or RN licensed in West Virginia
• Pass a background check and complete youth protection trainings
• Be capable of working long days and be “on call” at all times, in the event of a medical emergency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students
• Experience working at residency camps
• Working with students with IEP/504 plans

Expected Remuneration

$7000 – $9000, depending on qualifications

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and names and contact information of three references to Alexis de Coning, GSA Assistant Dean, at deconing.a@wvwc.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law, to include Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. For inquiries about the application of these laws in Wesleyan’s programs or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 59 College Ave, Buckhannon WV, titleix@wvwc.edu, or 304-621-1316.