Licensed Practical Nurse

SUNY Oneonta; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Health and Wellness Center in the CSEA Institutional Services unit. This part-time, temporary role supports student care and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and campus partners to provide high-quality health services.

The position requires NY LPN licensure, eligibility for NY HELPS, and a commitment to HIPAA and student-centered care. Anticipated end date is May 31, 2027. SUNY Oneonta values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for Licensed Practical Nurse, be eligible for reinstatement to the Licensed Practical Nurse title, or be eligible to transfer to the Licensed Practical Nurse title.
• Candidates must be eligible for or have possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assisting registered nurses, physicians, or other licensed health care providers in the identification of individuals' needs and participating in the development of plans to address goals, while collaborating with healthcare providers, staff, students, families, campus representatives, community partners, and external agencies to support the delivery and continuity of care.
• Administering prescribed medications, immunizations, treatment(s), and other nursing procedures to individuals within scope of practice.
• Obtaining and recording individuals' temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standard instruments and procedures consistent with established procedures and scope of practice.
• Provide direct patient care, including collecting specimens, performing laboratory and point-of-care testing, medication and treatment administration, and patient education consistent with established procedures and scope of practice.
• Observing, monitoring, and recording individuals' symptoms; identifying responses to medication or changes in health status, including adverse reactions, complications, infections, and changes in physical or mental condition; reporting such observations to a registered nurse, or other licensed health care provider; and notifying appropriate supervisory staff of urgent or significant concerns.
• Maintaining charts and other records of individuals' conditions and/or administered treatments, including documenting health histories, clinical observations, treatments, immunization records, and other relevant medical information, while managing and maintaining clinical documentation and health records within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance with established procedures and documentation requirements.
• Talking with individuals, listening to their concerns and responses, encouraging cooperation and participation in treatment-related activities, and providing emotional support and compassionate care to students through in-person and telephone communication, including assisting with immunization compliance efforts through student communication, coordination with appropriate staff, and follow-up on compliance-related actions as assigned.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and assisting other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals.
• Monitoring supply inventories and informing administrative staff of low supply to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Communicating and coordinating with external agencies, including laboratories, hospitals, specialty providers, transportation services, and other healthcare agencies, to facilitate treatment, referrals, follow-up services, and continuity of care.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Skills

College health

Immunization programs

Direct patient care

Health promotion

CPR/BLS

Education

LPN NYS license

Job description

Job Description

TITLE:

Licensed Practical Nurse

LOCATION:

Health and Wellness Center

UNIT:

CSEA Institutional Services

CLASS:

Competitive

SALARY:

$22.56 an hour. Visa sponsorship is not availablefor this position.

DATE POSTED:

11/04/2026

POST UNTIL:

11/16/2026

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or otherlicensed health care provider, performs nursing care tasks andprocedures consistent with individual treatment plans and scope ofpractice, to maintain health, prevent and cure illness and injury,and alleviate suffering using practical knowledge of healthprocesses and facility procedures to provide high-quality,student-centered care.

To learn more about the University and the Department, pleasevisit: https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/health-wellness-center.

Duties may include:

• Assisting registered nurses, physicians, or other licensedhealth care providers in the identification of individuals' needsand participating in the development of plans to address goals,while collaborating with healthcare providers, staff, students,families, campus representatives, community partners, and externalagencies to support the delivery and continuity of care.
• Administering prescribed medications, immunizations,treatment(s), and other nursing procedures to individuals withinscope of practice.
• Obtaining and recording individuals' temperatures, bloodpressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standardinstruments and procedures consistent with established proceduresand scope of practice.
• Provide direct patient care, including collecting specimens,performing laboratory and point-of-care testing, medication andtreatment administration, and patient education consistent withestablished procedures and scope of practice.
• Observing, monitoring, and recording individuals' symptoms;identifying responses to medication or changes in health status,including adverse reactions, complications, infections, and changesin physical or mental condition; reporting such observations to aregistered nurse, or other licensed health care provider; andnotifying appropriate supervisory staff of urgent or significantconcerns.
• Maintaining charts and other records of individuals' conditionsand/or administered treatments, including documenting healthhistories, clinical observations, treatments, immunization records,and other relevant medical information, while managing andmaintaining clinical documentation and health records within theElectronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance withestablished procedures and documentation requirements.
• Talking with individuals, listening to their concerns andresponses, encouraging cooperation and participation in treatmentrelated activities, and providing emotional support andcompassionate care to students through in-person and telephonecommunication, including assisting with immunization complianceefforts through student communication, coordination withappropriate staff, and follow-up on compliance-related actions asassigned.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, andassisting other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe,clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals.
• Monitoring supply inventories and informing administrativestaff of low supply to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Communicating and coordinating with external agencies,including laboratories, hospitals, specialty providers,transportation services, and other healthcare agencies, tofacilitate treatment, referrals, follow-up services, and continuityof care.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, FERPA,and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Requirements:

Competitive Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position candidates must be reachable onthe current eligible list for Licensed Practical Nurse, be eligiblefor reinstatement to the Licensed Practical Nurse title, or beeligible to transfer to the Licensed Practical Nurse title.

Candidates must be eligible for or have possession of a license andcurrent registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New YorkState.

OR

Non-competitive Qualifications:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency LimitedPlacement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered forappointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet thenon-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

To be eligible for this position via NY HELPS candidates must havea license and current registration to practice as a practical nursein New York State; OR a limited permit to practice as a practicalnurse in New York State; OR an application on file for a limitedpermit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in college health, primary care, pediatrics, familymedicine, urgent care, or public health settings.
• Experience with immunization compliance programs and healthrecord management.
• Experience providing direct patient care, includingpoint-of-care testing, medication and treatment administration, andpatient education.
• Demonstrated commitment to health promotion, wellness, andstudent success.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain upon hireand maintain throughout employment.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary position. The anticipated enddate for this appointment is May 31st, 2027.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filledvia a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination isrequired, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualificationsof the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it isexpected employees hired under NY HELPS will havetheirnon-competitive employment status converted to competitive status,without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then beafforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitiveclass employees of New York State. While serving permanently in aNY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotionexamination for which they are qualified.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Pleasevisit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, theUniversity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protectedveterans are encouraged to apply.

"At SUNY Oneonta, webelieve that diversity is an asset and a source of strength thatenergizes our collective growth and innovation." - PresidentAlberto Cardelle."