RN or LPN

Title: Extra Help RN or LPN

Division Name: Student Affairs

Department: Health Services

The LPN or RN works in close cooperation with the Health Service physicians, nurse practitioners, and RNs in order to carry out orders and provide services to those eligible for care at the Student Health Service. Objectives and parameters are set by the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the Student Health Service as well as the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

• time away from work for eligible employees
• University’s 403(b) Plan

RN-$29.00 per hour

LPN-$22.00 per hour

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation OR Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).

• Graduation from high school and an approved school of practical nursing.
• Must have technical-manual dexterity; knowledge of aseptic technique; legible and accurate clerical skills; good judgment, knowledge, and level of maturity; good communication skills; flexibility and abilities to rotate among clinics; and ability to perform all aspects of the LPN role in a judicious, systematic manner to decrease any chance of error.
• Demonstration of an aptitude to work in college health setting.

Varies. Up to 28 hours per week.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

2026

• Certification of Retirement Annuity
• Licensed Practical Nurse License
• Registered Nurse License

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire.

There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.