Licensed Practical Nurse

Sjf; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Fisher University invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Health and Wellness Center. The role supports compassionate medical and mental health services and wellness education for students and campus community.

Responsibilities include clinical assistance, phlebotomy, vital signs, specimen handling, education under RN/MD, and office support such as scheduling and records management. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 10-month position.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or Equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a medical office or college health setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort students to examination rooms and assist them to prepare for the provider.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare specimens as directed.
• Maintain electronic health records and ensure confidentiality.
• Answer calls and schedule appointments using the EHR.
• Ensure immunization compliance and perform office tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

The LPN is a collaborative member of the Health and Wellness Center team and supports the Health and Wellness Center’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality medical and mental health services alongside proactive wellness education. Beyond supporting our students, we actively serve as a trusted health resource for the entire campus.

Clinical Responsibilities: 60%

• Utilize customer service skills when relating to all internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain professional interpersonal interactions with students, families, medical providers, supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain knowledge of practice operations and procedures with the ability to effectively answer questions and offer direction to students.
• Provide clinical assistance to medical personnel.
• Greet and escort students to examination rooms and assist them to prepare for the provider. Obtain chief complaint, vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, weight and temperature.
• Prepare anticipated provider procedures and examinations.
• Obtain specimens (i.e. blood, urine) per direction of the midlevel provider or R.N.; prepare requisitions and label correctly for laboratory pick up.
• Demonstrate competency in phlebotomy, including correct labeling of the specimen tubes and ordering of lab tests via the computer.
• Documents student care encounters in electronic health record ( EHR ).
• Provide instruction and information as part of the patient education process under the guidance of RN, FNP or MD.
• Practice safe infection Control Guidelines.
• Clean and maintain room in between patients and at the end of each work day.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all medical records and services provided in keeping with accepted professional and ethical standards for LPNs.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Director.

Office Support Responsibilities: 40%

• Answers/screens telephone calls and forwards to appropriate personnel, with appropriate documentation.
• Schedules student appointments through current EHR for office and ancillary appointments.
• Electronically registers students, verifies student information, demographics and insurance coverage.
• Assists with copying, scanning, faxing and completing additional tasks as needed.
• Participates in the maintenance of immunization compliance including review and verification of electronic records.
• Opens the office at the beginning of the work day.

Education / Experience

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or Equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a medical office or similar college health setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands

Exposure to hazardous material normally found in clinical settings such as blood borne pathogens, bacteria, viruses, solvents and other toxic chemicals and substances used in providing medical care which require the use of protective gloves or clothing.

Supervision of Employees

None

Professional office environment in a university setting.

Daytime hours; Monday- Friday.

Equipment to be Used

Basic office equipment: fax, MS Office Suite, Banner, copier, and telephone. Medical equipment including: glucometer, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, nebulizer, thermometers, blood pressure machine, peak flow meter, O2, EMR . Must be familiar with working in an EHR .

Job Type

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30a-4:30p

35 hours per week

10 month

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Minimum Number of References Requested

Minimum Number of References Requested 1

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone [phone]), email ([e-mail]), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location

FLSA

Salary / Hourly Range

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Desired Start Date

09/28/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents