Job Description

We’re currently searching for a Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re looking for a healthcare position in a higher education setting, please keep reading.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 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 Nurse Supervisor, in a regular 12-month, 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 and Medical Clinic.
4) You'll typically work Monday – Friday 8am-5pm and rotating Saturdays 9am-12pm.
5) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $50,667 - $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:
THE UNIVERSITY: 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.
THE DIVISION: 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.
THE TEAM: 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.
• Experience preferably in a college health setting.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to relate well with patients and fellow coworkers.
• Demonstrate empathy for 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.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$50,667 - $56,000

Review Date

10/18/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Occ Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.