LPN – Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit | $45/hr + Benefits | Syracuse, NY

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit (#25307)

✅ Why Join Us
✔️ $45 per hour competitive pay
✔️ Full-time, day shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) with every other weekend and some holidays
✔️ Gain experience in a specialized pediatric behavioral health setting
✔️ Collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment
✔️ Make a direct impact on mental health outcomes for children and adolescents

✅ Requirements
✔️ Graduate of an accredited LPN program
✔️ Current NY State LPN license and CPR certification (or ability to obtain/re-certify)
✔️ Minimum 1 year of LPN experience; psychiatric experience required; inpatient experience preferred
✔️ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
✔️ EMR experience preferred

✅ Responsibilities
✔️ Provide direct nursing care to pediatric behavioral health patients
✔️ Administer medications, monitor safety and behavior, and document patient progress
✔️ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic interventions
✔️ Support patient and family education