Licensed Practical Nurse

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

  • 521761
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Lafene Student Health Center
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing at: Jul 1 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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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 Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires six months of relevant experience. Must be licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kansas.

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.

    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.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: July 1, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $27.96 hourly

 

 

Why Join Us:

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 and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

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.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

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.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.