Job Details

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Number: 6555806
Location: Hamilton, NY
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Colgate University

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 universitys 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 SHSs 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

Work Schedule:

Weekdays, with occasional weekends.
This position is full time for 10-months.

Job Open Date: 09/08/2025
Job Close Date: 11/8/2025
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 Colgates 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 cusafety@colgate.edu.