Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job #
042731


Department Code
40701-7011


Department
Student Experience


Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse


Location
Syracuse, NY


Campus
Syracuse, NY


Commitment to On-Campus Experience


Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range
$25.00 - $25.90


Pay Determination


Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level
S3


FLSA Status
Non-exempt


Hours


The Barnes Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm during the academic school year with a rotating 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday shift and Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm during the summer.

Job Type
Full-time


Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable


Job Description


The LPN will work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other ancillary members of the Health Services Team to provide comprehensive and holistic clinical care for students illnesses, injuries, immunizations, and health education needs. Commonly performed clinical duties include obtaining vital signs and patient histories, medication administration and injection, assisting providers with procedures (i.e., the procedures). sutures, I&D, IUD/Nexplanon insertion/removal), IV insertion/maintenance, and specimen collection. The LPNs also ensure autoclave, and sterilization procedures are followed.


In addition to the clinical duties, laboratory responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen handling and point-of-care testing. The LPN will be a 12-month position reporting directly to the Assistant Nurse Manager.

Education and Experience

• LPN, licensed to practice in the state of New York.
• 3+ years' experience as an LPN, preferably in an ambulatory care setting.

Skills and Knowledge

• CPR certification.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinic Duties: Support primary care providers and other nurses by working collaboratively in rooming patients, obtaining patient histories, collecting vital signs, coordinating care (phone calls, appointment changes, referral assistance etc), administering medications & injections with proper orders, documenting clinical interactions in patient chart (EMR), assisting providers with women's pelvic exams or minor surgical procedures.
• Laboratory Duties: phlebotomy, perform CLIA waived laboratory testing, Perform control testing for CLIA waived tests, tracking laboratory inventory, entering lab results in EMR, stocking lab supplies, handling of specimens (including use of centrifuge), liaison to reference laboratory to assure timeliness of service and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements


Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment


Not Applicable

Application Instructions


In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University


Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit

About the Syracuse area


Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement


Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans


Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community


Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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Job Posting Date
06/30/2026


Application Deadline

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Job Category
Staff


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