Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're wanting to support the health and wellbeing of our students, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll be joining the Schiffert Health Center team; a department centered on the health and wellbeing of our student population by caring for them in their times of illness or injuries.
2. You'll be reporting to the Registered Nurse Manager, in a 12-month, calendar-year, 100% university staff appointment.
3. You'll be responsible for triage, assisting providers, and patient education. You will cross train and work in the following areas: Gynecology, Allergy/Immunization Clinic and Medical Clinic.
4. You'll work Monday - Friday 8am-5pm and rotating Saturdays 9am-12pm.
5. You'll be offered a base compensation package between $53,600 - $56,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

   HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

   [1) The University](https://www.vt.edu/): Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.

   [2) The Division:](https://students.vt.edu/) For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.

   [3) The Team:](https://healthcenter.vt.edu/) Schiffert Health Center's mission is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, cost-effective, and culturally competent medical care and health promotion for Virginia Tech students.

   Required Qualifications

   • Licensed to practice nursing as an LPN in the State of Virginia.
   • Previous experience practicing as a LPN in a medical setting.
   • Demonstrated experience with patient assessment/triage.
   • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with diverse, multicultural student and staff population while demonstrating empathy to patients.

   Preferred Qualifications

   • Experience working in an outpatient clinical setting.
   • Previous experience working in a higher education medical/clinical environment.
   • Computer experience including electronic medical records.
   • Previous experience working in a women's clinic, allergy/immunization clinic and/or medical clinic.

   Pay Band: 3

   Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

   Appointment Type: Regular

   Salary Information: $53,600 - $56,000

   Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Rotating Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

   Hours per week: 40

   Review Date: 07/01/2025

   Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Unable to sponsor work visas.