Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Behavioral Health AL

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Location:New York NY

Contract Length:60 Days

Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and clinical support to patients in a Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit. The LPN works with patients ages 517 assisting physicians and registered nurses in delivering patient care monitoring patient conditions and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. This role requires strong communication skills clinical knowledge and the ability to support patients in an acute care behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to children and adolescents in a behavioral health unit.

• Assist with patient intake by greeting patients directing them to exam rooms and preparing them for evaluation.

• Measure and record vital signs and patient health indicators.

• Assist physicians and registered nurses during examinations and procedures.

• Prepare and organize clinical supplies and treatment trays for injections and procedures.

• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.

• Observe patient behavior and responses to treatment and report findings to supervising nurses.

• Implement nursing care activities according to established patient care plans.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

• Assist with scheduling chart preparation and general clinical administrative tasks.

• Coordinate with insurance providers to obtain authorization for procedures or treatments.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and clinical areas.

• Participate in activities related to nursing unit operations and patient care management.

• Communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare team members.

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York State.

• CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or psychiatric care experience.

• Experience working with children and adolescents (ages 517).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient hospital experience.

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

• Experience assisting with medical procedures and patient care coordination.

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