Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 10 month and 12 month positions New

Colgate University

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 10 month and 12 month positions

Requisition Number: 2025S072Posting

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Division: $ATSDiv

Department: Student Health Services

Wage/Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.50/hour

Department Statement

Student Health Services provides a unique opportunity to combine patient care with engagement in the campus community. Colgate Student Health Services supports students’ success by providing high-quality, confidential, and equitable healthcare through a holistic approach and as part of an integrated health and wellness team, which includes the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services, Haven Sexual Assault Resource Center, and the Shaw Wellness Institute. Student Health Services offers routine medical care, gender- appropriate and health services, and mental health services while promoting wellness through health education.

Accountabilities

As an LPN, this position involves the delivery of health care services to students under the supervision of an RN or provider in accordance with NYS Education law Section 6902, as well as engagement with the integrated health and wellness team and the Dean of the College Division.

Areas Of Focus Include Responsibility For

Health Care Services

• Efficient and accurate rooming of patients, including electronic documentation of vital signs, review of medication list, allergy list, and any other screenings per clinic policy/procedure.
• Post-visit support, including student education and follow-up calls with provider supervision.
• Providing accurate and effective supervised triage.
• Proper administration and documentation of ordered vaccines or medications
• Maintaining a stock of clinical areas.
• Efficient and effective operation of specific supervised clinics (e.g., allergy shot clinic, immunization clinics).
• Uphold the confidentiality of all health and wellness support services, including the integrated electronic health record and other practice management systems.
• Rotating weekend coverage (Saturday 9 am-1 pm).
  
  

Cross-functional support

• Inbound/outbound document processing and maintenance of electronic health records according to SHS’s confidentiality policy and best practices.
• Medical referrals, requests for insurance authorization, and prescription authorization.
• Assistance and logistical support for the department and Health and Wellness, as requested.
  
  

Compliance management

• Ensuring accurate and timely capture of key medication information for incoming students’ required medical forms, including immunization compliance.
• Ongoing tracking, monitoring, and proactive communication to assist students in achieving compliance.
  
  

Integrated Work of Health and Wellness and Dean of the College Division

• Actively participating in integrated Health and wellness meetings, committees, and student-focused outreach activities.
• Actively participate in Dean of the College Division meetings, retreats, and student-focused activities.
• Participation in university committees as requested.
  
  

The position is accountable to performing other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Must possess current New York State licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at time of application
• Maintenance of the following are required:
• New York State licensure; BLS/AED healthcare professional certification; CPR; and annual OSHA and bloodborne pathogen training is required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, anticipating the needs of the team, and delivering outcomes
• Proficient with current medical office technologies
• Ability to balance requests from several people and have proven ability to prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines, handle frequent interruptions, work in an open office environment
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving; analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical office environment working with student populations
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software systems and Google, Excel software
• Experience fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, sensitive to students with physical and mental health challenges
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the desire and ability to successfully work with a broad spectrum of individual identities, including personal, social, and otherwise
  
  

Education

Completion of an accredited licensed practical nurse program and current NYS license.

Other Information

We currently have two openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse. One schedule is full time for 12 months and one is full time for 10 months.

Please indicate in your application which schedule you prefer.

Work Schedule

Weekdays, with occasional weekends.

We currently have two openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse. One schedule is full time for 12 months and one is full time for 10 months.

Please indicate in your application which schedule you prefer.

Job Open Date: 09/08/2025

Job Close Date: 9/9/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6594

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at vwg92dj83q@gpmhe.com.

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