Location: Syracuse, NY
Unit: Adult Psychiatric / Psych Float Pool
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Pay Rate: $44.00 – $47.00 per hour
Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
Shift Time: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Availability:
One day shift and one day/evening shift available
Hours: 12 hours/week (1 shift per week)
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Holidays: Some holidays required
A healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient care in an Adult Psychiatric Unit and Psych Float Pool. The LPN will provide direct patient care in acute and psychiatric settings with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care while supporting interdisciplinary teams.
Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and prepare them for care
Assist with injections, procedures, vital signs, and routine clinical tasks
Support physicians and nursing staff during patient exams and treatments
Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and clinical areas
Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and insurance authorizations
Accurately document patient care and communicate patient responses to treatment
Participate in nursing care plans and unit management activities
Perform patient care duties across acute care and psychiatric units as assigned
Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems effectively
Minimum 1 year of LPN experience
Psychiatric experience required
Inpatient experience preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent
Active New York State LPN License (Required)
BLS Certification