Registered Nurse

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Lafene Health Center seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide on-site care in the Allergy & Immunization department. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications, and shaping nursing care plans to support patient progress and collaboration with treating physicians.

Two positions are available: a 9-month and a 12-month appointment. Must hold Kansas RN licensure, comply with continuing education, CPR, and reside in the United States

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Kansas.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• 2-3 years experience in performing health assessments, allergy injections and immunizations.
• 2-3 years experience in executing organizational policy, goals or objectives.
• Possess Kansas licensure/temporary permit and maintain CE credits; CPR certification required.
• Mobility to move around the clinic and perform CPR and use clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs through interviewing, recognizing and interpreting symptoms to tailor treatment and report progress to physicians.
• Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed; instructing patient on self-care and preventive strategies.
• Formulating nursing diagnoses to outline a care plan and ensure continuity of medical, physical, and emotional care during treatment.

Skills

RN licensure

Education

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing

Job description

About This Role

Individual in this position provides nursing care to patients who present for care daily in the Allergy & Immunization department.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assessing patient needs through interviewing, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and conditions in order to determine individual response to treatment program and current medication. This is done in order to prepare, record, and relay accurate reports on the status of the patient's progress to the treating physician and staff members directly involved in total care of the patient.
• Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed.
  Instructing patient regarding self-care techniques and preventive strategies. This is done by evaluating level of understanding of disease process and /or potential health status, providing information needed and determining the patient's intent for compliance with the treatment routine. Written and verbal instructions maybe given. This is done in order to promote the highest level of physical, mental well-being possible.
• Formulating nursing diagnoses in order to outline a nursing care plan specific to the patient's needs. This is to insure continuity of medical, physical, and emotional care during the treatment process.

Two positions are available a 9-month position and a 12-month position.

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, nurse practitioners, and nursing professionals, ensuring students receive the same high-quality care they would expect from their healthcare providers at home. Students have access to coordinated and comprehensive services designed to build and maintain their overall well-being. We believe that good health is essential for academic success. The mission of Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University is to offer accessible, high-quality, affordable outpatient healthcare services on the Manhattan campus while also providing exceptional health and well-being education to the student body and the larger Kansas State University community. This mission is guided by the Health Center's core values of compassion, mutual respect, adherence to evidence-based healthcare and university standards, appreciation for timeliness, and collaboration, which ensures students receive respectful, efficient, and comprehensive care while fostering the best possible healthcare experience.

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:

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• 2-3 years experience in performing health assessments, allergy injections and immunizations.
• 2-3 years experience in executing organizational policy, goals or objectives.
• At the time of appointment the selected employee must possess a Kansas licensure/temporary permit, or be given authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Must comply with Kansas Board of Nursing requirements for licensing renewal, i.e., provide proof of participation in at least 30 hours of continuing education every two (2) years, complete application and submit fee. Possess current CPR certification upon employment and update every two years. Mandatory participation in continuing education courses and in-service sessions in order to continually update nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities. Mobility to move about the general clinic rapidly, standing for several hours performing nursing functions in confined spaces. Manual dexterity to give injections and other duties requiring fine motor skills. Assist clients who are fainting by giving physical support to prevent injury and/or to assist in lifting or moving a client. Physical ability to perform CPR as necessary until relieved by other staff or paramedics. AED unit, ambu bag, audiometer, biology, blood pressure cuff, cast cutter, cyro-surgical equipment, ear irrigator, gomco suction, gurney, halogen light, opthalmascope/otoscope, oxygen tank & gauge, personal computer, pulse oximeter, scales, spirometer, stethoscope, surgical instruments, syringe, telephone, thermometer, titmus vision tester, wheelchair.

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Application Window

Applications close on: November 17, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$28.00 - $33.00