Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health - 26-00498

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Short Description

Licensed Practical Nurse providing care in a pediatric behavioral health setting.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

• Schedule: Every other weekend and some holidays

Location - Syracuse, New York

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care for pediatric patients in a behavioral health setting. This role requires experience in psychiatric care, the ability to work with children and adolescents, and strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and patients. The LPN delivers care under the supervision of RNs or primary nurses and participates in unit-based activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide majority of patient care functions in an acute care or behavioral health setting with minimal orientation and supervision

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

• Assist with routine clinical tasks during exams, including setting up trays for injections

• Take and record vital signs, measure and monitor patient progress

• Assist with general office duties such as reception, appointment scheduling, chart preparation, and filing

• Contact insurance companies for authorizations for therapies, procedures, and surgeries

• Coordinate with primary care physicians to obtain referrals or extend existing referrals

• Administer injections and assist with other procedures as directed

• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms and clinical areas

• Implement nursing care activities under the direction of primary or associate nurses as outlined in care plans

• Observe and report patient responses to treatments

• Participate in activities related to nursing unit management

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN license

• Current CPR certification or ability to recertify

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior inpatient hospital experience (minimum 1 year)

• Pediatric experience

• Psychiatric / behavioral health experience

• Experience performing or assisting with EKG applications

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Professional Competencies

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Patient-centered approach with children and adolescents

• Collaborative team player with interdisciplinary staff