Career Center

Centre College invites applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse.  This 10-month role provides student health services on behalf of the College.

Essential Job Functions:

• Record patient history and subjective report of current symptoms or request;
• Obtain and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, pulse, and oxygen saturation;
• Perform objective, physical assessment of patients;
• Administer medication as prescribed by MD or PA;
• Administer allergy shots as prescribed;
• Administer immunizations as authorized by the physician or physician assistant;
• Show competency and perform CLIA waived point of care diagnostic testing;
• Collect specimens for outside lab testing, package specimen with necessary orders and patient information, notify lab of transport, and follow up with results;
• Demonstrate and provide basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas;
• Perform tuberculosis screening;
• Review health history of domestic and international students;
• Assist with tracking and maintaining medical supplies inventory.
• Provide patient education.
• Triage patient reactions to medications or allergy shots and respond per protocol.
• Observe patient mental health status.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Promote health, focusing on exercise and nutrition, stress management, preventive practices, mental health, and well-being (including depression and anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and tobacco use)
• Assist with administering surveys, reviewing data collected, and applying data to educational programming;
• Assist with utilization of data from surveys and clinic statistics to assess goals and objectives of the department;
• Collaborate with various departments on campus to provide wellness/disease prevention initiatives;
• Work within the guidelines of policy and procedure requirements, such as health and safety, risk management, and equality and diversity, written by the nurse’s employer.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents, other Centre College employees, and community partners;
• Must respect the confidentiality of all records and behave in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

 Active Kentucky LPN License required, with some related work experience preferred.   Current CPR certification    

Knowledge and Skills           

• Proficient and competent clinical skills are essential in providing optimal care;
• Become familiar with the "Scope of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse in College Health", published in February 2023
• Basic computer skills
• Basic public speaking skills   

Physical Requirements: 

Extended periods of standing, walking, stooping, lifting, and bending are required. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Risks exposure to disease, infection, and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood and other body fluids. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently.   

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site at Employment at Centre | Centre College (with a cover letter, resume, and list of references).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.  

Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelors degree preferred

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan