Licensed Practical Nurse

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 available for this position.
DATE POSTED: 11/04/2026
POST UNTIL: 11/16/2026

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Duties may include:

• 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.

Requirements:

Competitive 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.

OR

Non-competitive Qualifications:

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in college health, primary care, pediatrics, family medicine, urgent care, or public health settings.
• Experience with immunization compliance programs and health record management.
• Experience providing direct patient care, including point-of-care testing, medication and treatment administration, and patient education.
• Demonstrated commitment to health promotion, wellness, and student success.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain upon hire and maintain throughout employment.

Additional Information:

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

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=206416 . Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .