Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit - 26-00647 Job at NavitsPartners, Syracuse, NY

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  • NavitsPartners
  • Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Location: Syracuse, NY

Duration: 14 Weeks

Shift: (One Day shift and one Day/Evening shift available)

Pay: $36–$45/hr

Job Summary:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The ideal candidate will have psychiatric nursing experience and a passion for working with pediatric populations. The LPN will provide direct patient care, assist with procedures, and support interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced acute care environment. Weekend and holiday rotations are required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient care activities in acute psychiatric settings with minimal orientation and supervision

  • Greet patients, direct them to exam rooms, and prepare for exams

  • Assist with exams, including preparing trays for injections and recording vital signs

  • Administer injections and assist with procedures such as pap smears

  • Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas

  • Implement nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse as outlined in the care plan

  • Observe and report patient responses to treatments

  • Participate in nursing unit management activities

  • Assist with general office duties, scheduling, and communication with insurance companies and primary care providers

  • Document patient care in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current New York State LPN license

  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain/re-certify)

  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in an inpatient setting

  • Psychiatric nursing experience

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Pediatric nursing experience

  • Experience with EKG application

  • Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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