Licensed Practical Nurse – Adult Psych Unit / Psych Float Pool - LPN 0312 PK#01


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Auburn, Cortland, Oneida, Oswego
Posted On: March 12, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 26, 2026
Pay: $44.00 to $47.00 per hour

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Adult Psych Unit / Psych Float Pool
Job Location: Syracuse, NY
Unit: Adult Psychiatric / Psych Float Pool
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (one shift/day) – 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Schedule: One day shift and one day/evening shift available
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays required
Hours: 12 hours/week (1 shift/week)

Pay: $44.00 – $47.00/hr

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care in acute care and psychiatric settings with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

  • Assist with injections, procedures, vital signs, and routine clinical tasks

  • Support physicians with patient care and examinations

  • Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas

  • Assist with administrative duties including scheduling, charting, and insurance authorization

  • Document and communicate patient responses to treatments

  • Participate in unit management activities and nursing care plans

  • Perform patient care functions required in acute care and psychiatric units

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) strongly preferred

Experience Required

  • Minimum 1 year of LPN experience required

  • Inpatient experience preferred

  • Psychiatric experience required

  • Pediatric experience preferred

Education Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Certifications & Licensure Required

  • Current New York State LPN License

  • CPR Certification (must be able to obtain or renew if needed)

For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.

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