Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN

Position Summary

As part of the Student Health Services Team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical support, nursing care, and health services to students in accordance with applicable scope of practice, provider orders, and established policies and procedures. This role operates under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in collaboration with the Provider and other members of the team. The LPN directly supports patient care and clinic efficiency through patient intake, clinical procedures, documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), infection control practices, and supply/room readiness while maintaining confidentiality and a student‑centered approach.

This is a full‑time 10‑month position working 35 hours per week with an annual work period of August 1st – May 31st.

Job duties specific to this position:

• Performs patient intake activities including obtaining a pertinent health history, measuring and recording vital signs, documenting chief complaint, phlebotomy, and preparing students for provider evaluation, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provides clinical support during practitioner appointments, examinations, and procedures as requested, including assisting with set‑up, patient positioning, and post‑visit instructions within LPN scope and training.
• Collects and handles specimens (e.g., swabs, urine), performs or supports point‑of‑care testing as assigned and trained, and ensures appropriate labeling, processing, and documentation in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered and authorized, including prescribed injections per established protocols, and monitors students for expected/urgent reactions in accordance with clinic procedures.
• Gather information requiring immediate attention and promptly notifies the practitioner and/or Nurse Manager; follows established emergency response procedures.
• Documents nursing actions, interventions, and communications accurately and timely; updates medical records in the EHR in accordance with clinic standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews incoming laboratory results and routes results to the practitioner/Nurse Manager per workflow; communicates follow‑up instructions from the provider to students as directed and documents outreach per procedure.
• Communicates and reinforces nurse or provider instructions related to common student health concerns, wellness, prevention, and follow‑up care; escalates psychosocial or complex concerns to the practitioner/Nurse Manager and coordinates referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical competencies relevant to a college health setting (e.g., CPR, infection control, specimen collection, medication administration, immunizations) and participates in ongoing training and skill development.
• Maintains exam room readiness; stocks, cleans, and prepares examination rooms daily and as needed; disinfects and maintains medical areas according to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Assists with inventory and replenishment of supplies; reports deficiencies and equipment need; supports proper use, care, and control of clinic resources. Identifies expired supplies and medications and reports findings to the nurse manager.
• Participates in staff meetings, in‑service programs, team huddles and supports orientation/training of new staff as assigned.
• Maintains respect for patients’ rights as prescribed by the Patient Bill of Rights and maintains confidentiality of all student interactions and records.

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