Licensed Practical Nurse – Adult Psychiatric Unit LPNAPU 0412DS#01
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Adult Psychiatric Unit
Location: Syracuse NY
Contract Duration: 20 weeks
Schedule: Day Shift (07:00 AM 07:30 PM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
Pay: Weekly Gross $1620
Assignment Summary
- Unit: Adult Psychiatric Unit (with floating responsibilities)
- Facility Type: Acute Care / Behavioural Health
- Schedule: 12-hour Day Shifts (3 shifts/week)
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Contract Length: 20 weeks
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join an Adult Psychiatric Unit within a large acute-care hospital system. The role includes providing high-quality patient care supporting behavioral health needs and floating between psychiatric units as needed.
This position requires strong communication skills emotional resilience and the ability to work in fast-paced inpatient behavioral health settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective nursing care for adult psychiatric patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by RN/Provider.
- Monitor patient behaviour vital signs and overall condition.
- Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when required.
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.
- Collaborate with RNs physicians mental health staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Float to additional psychiatric units based on staffing needs.
- Adhere to all safety infection control and facility protocols.
- Maintain therapeutic communication and supportive patient engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Active LPN License (New York State) Required
- CPR Certification current or able to be renewed
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (Inpatient/acute care experience preferred)
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as required
- Strong interpersonal teamwork and EMR documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in psychiatric behavioral health or mental health inpatient settings.
- Previous experience in acute-care hospital environments.
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