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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Coleman Center

Troy University

Troy University

Posted on Apr 9, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number SF2258P
Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Coleman Center
Position Type Classified Staff/Hourly
Department Department of Teacher Education - Coleman Center
Division College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus Dothan
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Dothan - D01
Job Summary
1. Collaborates with the Director/Assistant Director to identify students with routine or special health care needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, health care prescriber, and parents.
2. In collaboration with the Director/Assistant Director, gather all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized healthcare plan for students with healthcare needs.
3. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to the Director/Assistant Director to keep health care plans current and accurate.
4. Follows procedures established to notify the Director/Assistant Director of expected or unexpected absences.
5. Provides direct nursing services, including medication administration, following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the AL State Department of Education and the AL Board of Nursing.
6. Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures, such as:
  • a. gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedings
  • b. urinary catheterization, clean and sterile
  • c. administration of injectable medications
  • d. administration of rectal or vaginal medications
  • e. tracheostomy care, including suctioning
  • f. invasive procedures or techniques
  • g. sterile procedures
  • h. receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber
7. Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols.
8. Compiles required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlines.
9. Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools.
10. Administers first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies.
11. Assists teachers with health education programs.
12. Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
13. Performs screening procedures.
14. Serves as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family, and community.
15. Report potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Director/Assistant Director.
16. Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Minimum Qualifications
1. Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
2. Clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special health care needs.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with administration, parents, faculty, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Clinical nursing experience with school-age children in the hospital, community health, or a pediatric clinic
2. Possess current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment).
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Standard hours of operation (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)
- The schedule will be adjusted to meet the center’s needs.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 02/04/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43148

Reference Letters

Reference Letters
Solicit References Through the System? No
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Applicant Special Instructions
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Social Media website
    • Indeed
    • Other employment website (please specify below)
    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
    • Local newspaper (please specify below)
    • Professional journal (please specify below)
    • Other source (please specify below)
  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
    • Not a current Troy University employee
    • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
    • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
    • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
  4. * Do you have a current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special health care needs?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
  3. Letter of Reference 3
  4. Unofficial Transcript 2
  5. Unofficial Transcript 3
  6. Other Document
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