Licensed Practical Nurse

Lafene Health Center is looking for a highly dedicated and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse.

  • 518690
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Lafene Student Health Center
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: Feb 4 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) working at Lafene Health Center provide nursing care to students within scope of practice as described by the Kansas State Board of Nursing including tasks and responsibilities under the direction of a registered professional nurse or a person licensed to practice medicine.

About Us

Lafene Health Center provides students with accessible, high quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board certified physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as nursing professionals. Students receive the same high quality care one would expect from their healthcare providers at home. Students will have access to coordinated and comprehensive services targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. We believe good health is essential for academic success.

Worksite Option

This position is required to be on-site full-time. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Eligible to be licensed a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possess the cognitive ability to consistently and dependably engage in critical thinking. This includes (but is not limited to) the ability to:

    • Exercise sound clinical judgment in a timely manner.

    • Safely prioritize actions based on patient needs.

    • Accurately perform required calculations.

    • Accurately interpret data to determine necessary action.

    In addition, the nurse must possess the ability to establish professional relationships and maintain professional accountability in the legal and ethical realm. This includes (but is not limited to) the ability to:

    • Act ethically and responsibly.

    • Demonstrate compassion in patient care.

    • Demonstrate mature and therapeutic relationships with patients and staff.

    • Assume accountability for all actions.

    • Demonstrates professional and appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior in all settings.

Other Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
  • The LPN must possess good communication skills (oral, written, and electronic [including EMR]) and be able to collaborate with all departments in a healthcare setting with clients of various cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover letter

Resume

Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $27.96

 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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