Job Title: LPN/LVN - Psych
Location: Syracuse, New York
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (3 x 11.5-hour shifts)
Hours: 34.5 Hours per Week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays
Travel Weekly Pay: $2,000 – $2,100 (based on experience)
Local Pay Rate: $50 – $52 per hour
Estimated Local Weekly Pay: $1,725 – $1,794
A healthcare facility in Syracuse, NY is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to support the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The nurse will provide direct patient care to individuals aged 5–17 years, assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality behavioral health services in an acute care environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing and strong communication skills to effectively work with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Provide direct patient care in a child and adolescent behavioral health unit
Perform routine clinical tasks including monitoring and recording vital signs and patient progress
Prepare patients for examinations and assist healthcare providers during procedures
Set up trays for injections and assist with routine treatments
Escort and direct patients to exam rooms while ensuring comfort and safety
Maintain accurate patient documentation and chart preparation
Assist with administrative duties including appointment scheduling and reception support
Coordinate with insurance providers to obtain authorizations for procedures and services
Communicate with primary care physicians to obtain referrals or referral extensions for patients
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean clinical environment
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care
Active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) License
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
Prior inpatient healthcare experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
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.